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THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 28, 2018
7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Word of God, page 355, Book of Common Prayer
The First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
The Sermon: The Rev. Dr. Luis Len
Nicene Creed, page 358
The Prayers of the People, Form VI, page 392
The Peace
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A, page 361
Prayer after Communion, page 365
Blessing and Dismissal
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ASSISTING AT THE SERVICE TODAY: Scott Raab, Reader and Chalice Bearer;
Allie Raether and Adelle Simmons, Flower Guild; Alfred Thesmar,
Assistant Head Usher; Bill Brownlee, Usher.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God.
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Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in
heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your
people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Moses said, The LORD your God will raise up for you a
prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed
such a prophet. This is what you requested of the LORD your
God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: "If I
hear the voice of the LORD my God any more, or ever again
see this great fire, I will die." Then the LORD replied to me:
"They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for
them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will
put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to
them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed
the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself
will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the
name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a
word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak--that
prophet shall die."
Psalm 111
1 Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2 Great are the deeds of the LORD!
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3 His work is full of majesty and splendor,
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5 He gives food to those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
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6 He has shown his people the power of his works
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;
all his commandments are sure.
8 They stand fast for ever and ever,
because they are done in truth and equity.
9 He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever;
holy and awesome is his Name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that "all of
us possess knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds
up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have
the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known
by him. Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we
know that "no idol in the world really exists," and that "there is
no God but one." Indeed, even though there may be so-called
gods in heaven or on earth--as in fact there are many gods and
many lords--yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom
are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus
Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we
exist. It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge.
Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now,
they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol;
and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. "Food will not
bring us close to God." We are no worse off if we do not eat,
and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of
yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the
weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in
the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is
weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to
idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom
Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against
members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is
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weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of
their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one
of them to fall.
Mark 1:21-28
Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the
sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were
astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having
authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their
synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out,
What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you
come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of
God. But Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be silent, and come out
of him! And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying
with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and
they kept on asking one another, What is this? A new
teachingwith authority! He commands even the unclean
spirits, and they obey him. At once his fame began to spread
throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is
to receive both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please
assist the chalice bearer by guiding the cup to your lips. You may also
intinct by dipping the wafer into the chalice. During this time when
infectious diseases are a serious concern, you may wish to receive
the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid and acceptable way
to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer, simply cross
your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to receive
the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the
communion minister.
If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and
be mindful of those near you when passing the peace or shaking
hands as you enter and exit the church.
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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO
SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES,
PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHNS CHURCH, WE THANK THE
FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2018.
(as of January 24, 2018)
David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis
Dana & Sophie Ackerly
John & Renate Alison
Nikki Allen
Robin Anderson
Michael & Ann Andrews
Philip & Annette Anfinrud
Tony & Tung-Lin Anikeeff
Margaretta Conderman Arnold
Carlos & Lourdes Arriaga
Ted & Eve Atkeson
Virginia & Shea Bader
Sarah Banks
Paul Barkett
Elizabeth Bartheld
Joanne Bauers
Meg Beasley
Krista Becker
Carolyn & Mike Becraft
Bob Beizer
Laura Belman
Kate Benner
Matthew & Christina Berlin
Judy Campbell Bird
Martha & Bill Birdseye
Diane Hendricks Bitsberger
Marion Blakey & Bill Dooley
Paul Bledsoe & Celia Boddington
Thomas Bleha
Tad & Nita Blundon
Megan Bly & Scott Wunsch
Matt Bode & Laurie Adams
Elena Braithwaite
Emorie Broemel
Lacy Broemel
Christine Brown & Michael Stehle
Rebecca Brown
Russell & Barbara Brown
Bill Brownlee
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Kathryn Bubolz
Lee Buddendeck
Mary Burke & Daniel Kroese
Craig & Barbara Burkhardt
Rick Busch
Cay Buser
Mary Cantrell
Pete & Susan Carlson
Hall Carter
Andrea Lea Charters
Preston & Merrell Cherouny
Ginny Chew
Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill
Laura & Max Clarke
Gwinneth Clarkson
Laurie Clifford
Betsy Conway-Haubert
Claudette Cox
Jamie & Robert Craft
Nicole & Stephen Crochet
Valerie Crotty
Nelson & Carolyn Crouch
John Culver & Mary Jane Checchi
Gwendolyn Cunningham
David Curtin & Glisedia Perez
Jim Czerwonky
Pat Czerwonky
Garry & Pat Dalby
Betsy Danello
Becky Daugherty
Christian & Liz Davis
Susan Dawson
Justin Dean & Matt Sipala
John Derrick
Charles & Bonnie DeWitt
Anita & George Diliberto
Joan & Jim Doty
Laura & Ren Doucet
Linda Douglass
James Doyle
Will & Grace Duthe
Jim Eastwood
Janet Edmond
Janice Berry Edwards
Kaye Edwards
Lauren Edwards
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Rob & Anna Ehrich
Richard & Martha Ellison
Erika Emery
Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris
Le & Casey Evans
Amanda & Eric Eversole
Allison Herron Eydt
Denis Faherty
Adam & Betty Falato
Steve & Caroline Faris
Wendy Fibison & Samuel Watson
Hyman & Anne Field
Camden & Debra Fine
John & Susan Firestone
Carol Cole Flanagan
Ron & Nancy Fletcher
Juliet Folger
Lee Folger
Linda Gaines
David Gallalee
John & Ann Gardner
Carrie & Jim Garland
Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood
Kay Gilley
Ted & Sandy Graves
Michael & Missy Grealy
Richard & Jeanne Grimmett
Katie & Hunter Guerin
Sandra Hackworth
Chuck & Lilibet Hagel
James & Hannah Hahn
Debby & Gary Hailey
Nick & Kate Hailey
Carl & Frances Hampe
Kyle & Mary Blanche Hankey
Kristie Hansen
Jeff & Katie Hantson
Barbie Harper
Anne & Bud Harrell
Robert & Anne Harrington
Dolph Hatfield
Fruzsina Harsanyi & Raymond Garcia
Meg & John Hauge
Diane Hauslein
Geraldine & Brent Hayhurst
Tim & Susan Heil
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Hermann & Janet Helgert
Laura & John Herzog
Elizabeth Hill & Andrew Hunt
Robert & Tammi Hoback
Ellen Hoff
Heather Hopkins
Cecil & Lydia Hornbaker
Max Hudgins
Steve & Teresa Huettner
William Hughes & Ann Compton Hughes
Powell & Joanne Hutton
Cameron Heaps Ippolito & Andrew McBride
John Peters Irelan
Stewart & Victoria Jeffries
Muriel Jerome-OKeeffe
Wande Johnson
Mac & Barbara Johnston
Cliftine Jones
Bill & Sara Josey
Emily & Paul Kallaur
William & Ann Kaye
Katherine Kehoe
Graham & Robin Keithley
Arthur Kellermann & Leila Taaffe
Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson
Loren & Anne Kieve
Richard & Justine Kingham
Lisa & Jim Kirchenbauer
Alan & Joan Kirk
Frank & Nancy Klotz
Peter Koch & Karolina Arias
Lisa Koehler
Julia Koster & Richard Doege
Kenny Kraft
Grant Kraus
Pete & Katherine Kyle
Mendel Lay
Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng
Lu Stanton Len
Luis Len
Andre & Joe Leonelli
Zach & Mary Leskosky
Patricia Leslie
Leo Lex
Stewart Lillard
Judd & Caroline Littleton
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Michael & Priya Lodico
Jesus Lopz
Margaret Love
Emily & John Lucio
Kathy Luhrman
Janice Lupton
Chip & RJ Lyerly
Troy & Maggie Lyons
Michelle Mangrum
Claire & Harry Marshall
Steuart & Jessica Martens
Dan Martin
Harry & Judy Martin
John & Chrystal Martin
Middleton & Anne Martin
Sherill Mason
Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher
Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block
Saunders McElroy
Sara McGanity
Judith McKevitt
Matthew McMurray
Ellen McPeake
Diane Melton
Richard Metzger
Peter Metzger
Nathan & Kelly Miller
Livy & John More
Rob Mosbacher
Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom
Robert & Ann Mueller
Dixie & John Noonan
Stephen OShields & Miller Winecoff
Denise Odaro & Jason Bolton
Peter & Eleanor Odom
Andy & Catherine Olivo
Ralph & Lydia Olson
Nkem & Uche Onwuamaegbu
Owen & Felicia Owunwanne
Robert Pahnke
Alex & Nancy Pappas
Jake & Susan Parcell
Bob & Sharon Park
Margaret Ellen Parke
Whitney Parker & Robert Johnston
TJ & Karis Parnham
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Virginia Penick Parra
Bob & Gay Pasley
Anthony Pegues
Bruce & Pam Perkins
Eric Peters
Raymond & Susan Petniunas
Emily Price
Richard Price
Scott & Katherine Raab
Allie Raether
Mary & Carl Raether
Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen
Norma Jean Reck
Hwa Cha Redman
Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid
Jack Reiffer
Geraldine & Harker Rhodes
Susan Todd Rich
Hap & Nora Rigby
Beth Robinson
Randall Roe
Chris Rogers
Mittie Curtis Rooney
Garrett & Lisa Russo
Chase Rynd
Elizabeth Sadqi
Jessica & Alex Sanchez
Becky Schergens & Jack Kinsey
Chuck Schwartz
Doug & Liz Schwartz
Robert Schwartz
KayAnn & Brian Schoeneman
Susan & Sandy Sierck
Thom Sinclair
David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer
Diane & Peter Spaulding
John Staples & Scott Raspa
Kenneth & Susan Starling
Anne Stewart
Toby Stock
Alex & Desiree Stolar
Catherine Stolar
Holly & John Sukenik
Meredith Sullenger
H. Edward Tang
Matthew Taylor
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Robin Taylor
Dorothea Teipel
Dax Tejera
Riley Temple
Alfred & Hilary Thesmar
Jocelyn Tichenor
Andrew & Laurel Tierney
Andrew Tomlinson & Alyssa Wolice
Thomas Traxler & Rachel Bright
David Trebing
Jos Trejo
Cal Trepagnier & Marta Cook
Anthony Turner
Devin Urness
Jennifer Urquhart
Paul & Susan Van Nice
Dries van Wagenberg
Pamela & Patrick Venzke
Susan Volgenau
Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely
Chris & Barbara Wall
Michael Waltz
Alis Wang & Amy Stulman
Kristin & John Ward
Thomas Ward
Marc & Susan Warren
Susan Welch
Hilary West
Togo & Gail West
David Wham & David Malone
Brainerd Whitbeck
Kathleen Wilcox
Philip Willauer & Sandra Cunningham
Christina Wilson
James & Heather Wilson
Neil & Emma Wilson
Andrea Winchell
Anita Woehler
Willy & Brenda Wolter
Audrey Wood
Franklin Wyman
Rene & Keith Yancey
Sang & Sarah Yi
Keiko Yoshino
Rick Young
Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene
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ST. JOHNS NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS
In order to make online payments to St. Johns easier, we have instituted
a new, streamlined process. Payments for pledges and other types of
donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at
https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address
and creating a password. The password should contain a combination of
at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through VISA,
MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit cards
and echecks or ACH direct debits from your account. Just select your
preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the fund to
which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be executed
this way, or automatic recurring payments can be arranged by following
the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also keeps track of your
payments. We encourage you to use this method of making payments and
to let our financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that you will switch
to online payments at a certain date.
Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will
receive prompts on your device screen for completing the process.
Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. Johns still wants
to receive your pledge. Pledging can be done online at our website. By
making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial
commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. Johns, but they are also
providing vital information to our Clergy and Vestry needed to plan the
budget.
If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church
office, 202-347-8766.
https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc
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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Tuesday January 30
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
Thursday February 1
6:30 p.m. Choir Supper
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Sunday February 4
7:45 a.m. Holy EucharistHomily
The Rev. Dr. Luis Len
8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (Hay-Adams Hotel)
Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel)
9:00 a.m. Holy EucharistSermon
The Rev. Dr. Luis Len
9:45 a.m. Annual Parish Meeting in the Nave
10:10 a.m. St. Johns Choir Rehearsal (Hay-Adams Hotel)
10:45 a.m. Church School (Hay-Adams Hotel)
11:00 a.m. Holy EucharistSermon
The Rev. Dr. Luis Len
12:15 p.m. Parish ReceptionThe Decatur House
1:30 p.m. Oracin Vespertina
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday through Friday
at 12:10 p.m.
ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE
The Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
January 28: Vestry Candidates Presentation.
February 18: Don Holloway, Curator of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will speak on
The Gerald Ford Presidency.
March 11: Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
for NBC News and the host of Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC
each weekday.
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REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECTS.
Upcoming refugee related events:
Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Film Screening -Two short
films (From Damascus to Chicago and 4.1 Miles) that portray the challenges of
the one percent of refugees who journey to and are resettled in another country,
followed by a panel discussion moderated by Anne Richard, former Assistant
Secretary of Population, Refugees and Migration at the U.S. Department of
State. Georgetown University - Edward B. Bunn, S.J. Intercultural Center at
37th and O Streets NW.
Sunday, February 12 following the 11 a.m. service. St. John's Refugee
Committee will meet at 910 15th St. NW (corner of 15th and I Streets
NW.) Upon arrival, please call the concierge, using the call box to the right of
the gate, and tell him you are attending the St. John's Refugee
Committee. Please attend if you want to learn more about St. John's work in
this area.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] for more information
or to RSVP.
PROGRESS ON THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION
Monarc Construction has begun demolition work on several floors,
has removed the windows for renovation, and has begun the
dismantling of the fire escape. Environmental remediation is
nearing completion.
Our Sunday operations will continue, in part, at the Hay-Adams
Hotel. Parish Choir Rehearsal and Nursery at 8:15 a.m., Church
School at 10:45 a.m., and Coffee after the 11:00 a.m. service will all
be at the Hay-Adams. This pattern will hold generally until
September when we expect the project to be completed. There will
be some exceptions when the facilities at the Hay-Adams are in use
by special event groups on weekends. Sunday, April 29, will be one
of those exceptions. There will be no coffee, Church School, or
Nursery on that day.
Available restroom facilities include the accessible one in the
connector as well as well-appointed portable restrooms in front of
the Parish House. There are also restrooms available at the Hay-
Adams for those who attend any of the Sunday morning St. Johns
activities mentioned above. Please contact Hayden Bryan at
[email protected] with questions.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Communities in Schools is looking for volunteers to assist with two DC school
events.
Wednesday, January 31, 5:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m., there will be a High School
Application Night at Stuart Hobson Middle School (410 E Street NE).
Volunteers will assist students with high school application completion and
essay writing. In some cases, they will also assist with resumes and conduct
mock interviews. Parents may be with the students.
Tuesday-Friday, February 6-9, Cardozo School needs volunteers for report
card conferences during the school day, February 6-9. This could be for as little
as one hour, part of a day, or several days. Training is provided. St. Johns
parishioners have participated for several years and found it very rewarding.
Those interested in more information about either or both of these events
should contact Livy More (202-291-8783 or [email protected]).
ST. JOHNS BOOK GROUP
Thursday, February 1, 6:45 p.m.
The St. John's Book Group will meet on December 7 at 6:45 p.m. The next
meeting dates and books are as follows:
February 1: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
March 1: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger.
If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the
Book Club is for you. The meeting will be held at 910 15th Street, NW, on the
west corner of 15th and I Streets NW. When you arrive, please call the
concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and tell him you are attending
the St. John's Book Group. Once you enter, the concierge will unlock the elevator,
and you will proceed to the second floor. If you have questions or would like
more information, please contact Leila Taaffe at [email protected].
PATHWAYS THROUGH LENT
Parish Lenten Devotional
Submissions are due by Friday, February 3
It's time to think about your contribution to our daily Lenten devotional.
We invite you to share your thoughts on the season of Lent by writing a
brief reflection. Submissions only need be about 250 words long (just a bit
longer than this notice) and can be inspired by the scripture verse of the
day or anything that moves you. Submissions are due by Friday,
February 3, 2018 so that the devotional can be ready by February 14 (Ash
Wednesday). Please email the Rev. Andy Olivo at
[email protected] to choose a date or for more
information.
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FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS
Wednesday, February 7, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Soloists from the St. Johns Choir
The mens vocal ensemble Bamburia will perform our February
concert. Bamburia was recently founded by St. Johns Choir bass-baritone Chris
Fominaya. They will sing a cozy program of seasonal a cappella pieces. Please
consider joining us during your lunch break on the First Wednesdays of the
month, through June, and bring a friend. See full season details on the church
website at www.stjohns-dc.org. Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and held
in the nave of our historic church.
ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF VESTRY, AND
RECEPTION
Sunday, February 4, 9:45 a.m.
VESTRY CANDIDATES
Richard Metzger, Senior Warden
Paul Barkett, Junior Warden
Vestry (voting for 3):
Carolyn Crouch
Jeff Hantson
Andrew Hunt
Grant Kraus
Sara McGanity
Peter Odom
Rotating off:
Lisa Russo
Brian Schoeneman
Holly Sukenik
Hilary West, Senior Warden
Parish Reception at the Decatur House to follow
the 11:00 a.m. service.
St. Johns invites you to a reception to help celebrate a very successful
2017. The catered reception at the Decatur House on H Street will begin
immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service on February 4. Valet Parking will
be extended to 2:00 p.m.
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THE LATROBE FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes
1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Join the Latrobe Fellowship as we gather for a service of the Holy Eucharist at
7:00 p.m. followed by a Mardi Gras celebration. We will feast together as we
prepare for the Lenten season. Laissez les bons temps rouler! All are welcome!
MUSIC FESTIVAL SERVICE
Sunday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.
Bob Chilcotts Little Jazz Mass
The St. Johns and Parish Choirs will join forces with the Dan Dufford Jazz
Ensemble to perform English composer Bob Chilcotts Little Jazz Mass in the
context of the liturgy. Additionally, the anthems that morning will be Chilcotts
Be Thou My Vision and Will Todds poetic setting of Amazing Grace. Do join us
for our annual jazz service on the last Sunday of Epiphany.
BAPTISM SERVICES
The next dates for Baptism and required pre-baptismal classes with the clergy are
as follows:
February 11, 9:00 a.m.; Saturday, February 10, 10:00 a.m.
April 8, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m.
June 10, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself, please
contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at [email protected]. Please
note that the parents or grandparents of children being baptized must be active,
pledging members of St. Johns. Adults interested in baptism for themselves must
attend the Rectors Adult Inquirers Class and be active, pledging participants in
the life of the parish.
ASH WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14
7:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
SermonThe Rev. Dr. Luis Len
12:00 noon
Choral Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
SermonThe Rev. Dr. Luis Len
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THE 2018 SPRING ADULT INQUIRERS CLASS
Saturdays, March 17 and March 24 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the
Episcopal Church at St. Johns, join the 2018 Spring Adult Inquirers Class. Led
by the Rev. Andy Olivo, the class (a two-day session) will meet on Saturdays,
March 17 and March 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Anyone
newcomer or longtime parishioner -- interested in learning more about our
Christian faith and life, the Episcopal tradition, and the ministry of St. Johns
Church, is encouraged to attend. For more information or to register, please
contact Kaye Edwards, Assistant for Church Growth, at 202-347-8766, ext.
317 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Those who participate in
this class, or have completed another inquirers class, may attend a Service of
Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at Washington
National Cathedral on May 12, 2018.
2018 ST. JOHNS WOMENS RETREAT
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2018
The Felix DuPont Memorial House
Rehoboth, Delaware
We are excited to announce the official opening of registration for this
years womens retreat. We are fortunate to have Rev. Susan Thon lead
us. She was recommended by a number of people and comes to us as the
former rector of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda. We
are exploring a combination of author, Judith Duerks work (in particular,
The Circle of Stones) along with inspiration from Rev. Thon. The cost
to attend will be $275 for lodging and all meals. Checks should be payable
to St. Johns and sent to the churchs mailing address. We would love to
have some new attendees so please dont be shy
If you have any questions regarding the retreat, please contact Lisa
Kirchenbauer at [email protected].
Please be sure to let Lisa know that you are interested in attending so we
get you on our mailing list. Looking forward to having you join us for our
5th annual retreat!
Please put your check marked Womens Retreat in the Offering
Plate on Sunday.
The deadline to attend is February 28. We will be looking for a
maximum of 24 people to attend.
mailto:kaye.edwards@stjohns-dcmailto:[email protected]
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ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY BUILDING POTLUCK EVENTS
Renovation of the Parish House will begin soon, and with it the loss of meeting
space and venue for our Sunday Parish Lunches and other parish life events. To
continue and expand on our fellowship opportunities, we are organizing activities
by neighborhood and/or zip code. These events will be potluck suppers, brunches,
and cocktail parties in the homes of parishioners, or happy hours at local
establishments, picnics, or whatever our creativity leads to. If you are interested
in participating by hosting or organizing an event, please contact Holly
Sukenik at [email protected]. Please watch this space for announcements
of other events as they are confirmed.
CONSIDER JOINING THE FLOWER GUILD
Whether acquiring a new skill or expanding on an existing talent, being a member
of the Flower Guild is a rewarding way to volunteer at St. Johns. Newcomers
are paired with experienced members who mentor them until they are fully
fledged, confident flower arrangers. It is a wonderful ministry with the benefit of
newfound friendships. For a typical Sunday, two team members meet on Saturday
morning. Please contact Flower Guild Chair Katherine Kyle if you would like
additional information at [email protected].
SING WITH THE PARISH CHOIR
The Parish Choir of St. Johns, a dedicated corps of volunteer musicians who
provide musical leadership for the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist each Sunday morning,
welcomes new members. Midweek rehearsals are most Thursday evenings from
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with a light supper of sandwiches provided at 6:30
p.m. There is a straightforward voice trial for admission, but the main
qualification is your interest in serving St. Johns in its music program. The
Parish Choir uses the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide for serving together in a
community of faith. Additionally, the singing season is divided into Quarters,
which are focused commitments of eight to ten weeks. If you would like to join
for the "Winter Quarter," please be in touch with Director of Music Michael
Lodico at [email protected] to learn more.
PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH
Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of our life together. We
invite you to add yourself, family, or friends to the parish prayer list. Other than
birthdays, anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will appear for
four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name to be on the prayer list for a
shorter or longer period of time, please let us know. We are listing in parentheses
the name of the person requesting prayers for family and friends who are not
members of the congregation. To add a name to the prayer list, please contact
the Rev. Andy Olivo at [email protected].
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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FLOWER DELIVERIES
Help brighten the day of parishioners who cant be with us by taking them flowers,
located in the side chapel. A card is attached to each vase with contact
information. Thank you for checking to see if a delivery address is convenient
for you.
Flowers need to be delivered on E Street NW, Washington, DC; North
Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA; Wetherburn Court, Centreville, VA;
Tracy Place, NW, Washington, DC; and New Mexico Avenue NW,
Washington, DC.
OUR PRAYERS are requested for the special needs and concerns of this
congregation, especially:
Those who are sick or recovering:
From our parish: Lyle Elder, Bobbie Falk, Chet Grey, KayAnn Schoeneman,
Ken Starling, and Dace Vidins.
Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Gianna Balerna
(Judy McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), Ed Bruce
(Kaye Edwards), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Dustin Charles
(Andrew Tomlinson), Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark
Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van
Iersel), Brody Cox (Jean Schepers), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Marcia
Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Henry Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison
(Wendy Fibison), Jimmy Gallagher (Joanne Hutton), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth
Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Tom Grinnan (Bob and Gay Pasley),
Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Michelle Kost (Andrew Tomlinson), Frances
Lea (Ellen Parke), Deborah Mason (Samuel Watson), Rosemary Mariner
(Carolyn Becraft), William Markiewicz (Matthew Taylor), Richard Mazzur (Betty
van Iersel), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Jerry
O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu (Elizabeth Leach), Candi Forester-
Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Annemie Van der Ven
(Joanne Hutton), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Henry and Sandy
Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).
Those who are in the hospital:
Friends and family of our parish: Elisabeth Booth (Ellen Parke), James Falk
(Kathryn Falk), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker), Betty Mauldin (Susan Welch),
Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), Pat Odom (Peter Odom), William Singer
(Emily Lucio), Sandra Wall Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton), and Larry Watson
(Catherine Outten Olivo).
Those who were born:
From our parish: Naomi Ruth Froehlich who was born January 16.
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Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Paul Bledsoe, Betty
Falato, Elijah Greene, Lawrence Greenhoe, Lily Harris, Brent Hayhurst, Carter
Kenny, Catherine Kenny, Andrew Noonan, Marshall Reinsdorf, Michael Waltz,
and Harrison Yi.
Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Sharon and Randy
DeAngelis and Emma and Neil Wilson.
Those who are deployed:
Friends and family of our parish: CPT Kerry Fredrich (Bob and Tammi
Hoback).
Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the clergy at St. Johns
via email as soon as you can with corrections, additions, and updates on
status.
FLOWER MEMORIALS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE ALTAR, CHAPEL,
OR NARTHEX FLOWERS for Sunday services, in memory of or
thanksgiving for a person or event, please contact the parish office at
202-347-8766. The cost for flowers is as follows: Altar$110, Chapel
$55, Narthex$55, and Entire Church-$220. Please send a check, made
out to St. Johns Church, Attn: Flower Fund, to the church office.
In memory of ___________________________________________
As a Thank Offering for __________________________________
Name__________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
Phone Number__________________________ Amount ________
St. Johns Parish House
1525 H Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-1005
Telephone 202-347-8766 Fax 202-347-3446
Website www.stjohns-dc.org
http://www.stjohns-dc.org/
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ST. JOHNS NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL
St. Johns Nursery and Church School will undergo several changes
during the renovation of the Parish House, which began on January
2. We will continue to keep your children safe, teach them the great
stories of the Hebrew scriptures and the gospel stories of Jesus, and
involve them in worship.
The Nursery and Church School class will be held in the Hay-
Adams Room (across from the front door of the hotel, behind the
elevators) on the first floor of the Hay-Adams. The Nursery, for
children under age three, will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Our one-room, multiage class for students age three to those in fifth
grade will meet at 10:45 a.m. Church School students will join their
families for communion at the exchange of the Peace.
The Hay-Adams Hotel is located on the corner of 16th and H Streets,
directly across from the entrance of the church. Space for the
Nursery and Church School might not be available every Sunday.
Please watch Sunday announcements and the weekly email
newsletter for updates. We will make every effort to notify you on
a timely basis.
Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to attend a worship
service with their parents. This will not only give children a chance
to experience the full and rich liturgy of the Episcopal Church, but
also give them a chance to use their gifts in ministry during the
service. High school students are invited to take part in the service
by acolyting, ushering, reading, and serving as chalice bearers.
Middle school students (grades six to eight) will serve as acolytes
with expanded duties.
To sign up for training sessions, to register for the Nursery and
Church School, or for more information, contact Kaye Edwards
at 202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by email at kaye.edwards@stjohns-
dc.org.
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IF YOU ARE VISITING
a warm welcome to St. Johns.
We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who
you are and how we can best serve you by filling out a Welcome card
and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and
joining us for the coffee hour following the service.
We welcome families with young children at our worship services.
Childrens Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers as you
enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for
children under age three is provided on Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. We also offer Church School at 10:45 a.m. for children and
youth from age three through fifth grade.
All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy
Eucharist. Parents may decide if their children receive the bread and/or
wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest
at the altar by crossing their arms across their chest.
Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See
photos from St. Johns musical performances, special events, meetings,
Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the
first time through the touch of a button on your smartphone. Help St.
Johns capture each moment by submitting your photos from events,
worship services, trips, and volunteer efforts.
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FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHNS FOR THE
ADULT FORUM AND 11:00 A.M. SERVICE.
EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.