Announcements for March 21
- Special Sunday School Event this Sunday
All children of the church are invited to a special multi-age Sunday School class this Sunday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Pat Smith-Huntoon will lead a re-enactment of Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Meet in the children’s chapel room. As always, nursery care is available for children three years and younger.
- The Watch at the Altar of Repose
The sign-up sheet for the Watch at the Altar of Repose is at the back of the church. Please participate in this meaningful and prayerful ministry. The Watch begins at 8:00 p.m., immediately after the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Maundy Thursday and goes through the night, ending at 12:00 noon, right before the Good Friday liturgy.
- Palm Sunday Worship Schedule
Next Sunday, March 28, is Palm Sunday. For the early service, the Liturgy of the Palms will begin at the outdoor altar at 8:00 a.m. For the later service the Liturgy of the Palms will begin at the outdoor altar at 9:40 a.m., followed by a procession around Flossmoor. If the weather is bad, the times will remain the same, but we will move the services inside.
- Help Little Hands buy School Uniforms
Our parish goal is 269 uniforms to help children in developing countries attend school. So far we have purchased 97! Each uniform costs $12.00. Please check out the display in the undercroft put together by St. John’s Little Hands ministry. Or checks payable to St. John’s may be mailed to the parish office.
- Church Grounds Cleanup Day March 27
Spring cleanup of the church grounds on Saturday, March 27, 9:30 a.m. – noon, or whatever time you can give us. Raking and cleaning out of flowerbeds will be the focus. All are welcome!
- Everyone is Invited to the Chrism Mass, March 27
On Saturday, March 27, Bishop Lee invites the people of the Diocese of Chicago to join together to celebrate the blessing of Chrism for use at Easter baptisms and throughout the coming year. The morning activities will include a Christian formation event and the Chrism Mass. All ages, especially youth, are welcome. Please contact Donica Van Voorhees if you are interested in attending.
- Spring for a Good Cause
Altrusa International of Chicago’s South Suburbs, a women’s service organization, presents its “Spring Fling” Luncheon Fundraiser Saturday April 10, at Flossmoor Country Club. Featured speaker is Linda Morris of Northwestern Memorial Hospital on “Tales from the Light: A Look at Near-Death Experiences.” Donation: $40. For more information, contact parishioners Fran Schrader or Betsy Burgwald, who are Altrusa members.
- Daughters Meet Saturday, March 20
The St. John’s chapter of the Daughters of the King will meet in the Guild Room on Saturday, March 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m. (beginning with a light breakfast). All women are welcome—we’ll save a place for you.
