Announcements for May 30

• Instructed Eucharist this Sunday, May 30
  Both worship services this Sunday will include commentary on the meaning of elements of the liturgy. Both will still be regular services with Communion.
  
  
• The Second Annual Jackie Campbell Memorial Blood Drive is next Sunday, June 6
  St. John’s parish blood drive is organized in memory of parishioner Jackie Campbell who died in the spring of 2009. Jackie joyfully served and participated in the life of the parish for 33 years. In her final day of life she required massive infusions of blood. We honor her by giving the gift of life to others. Please sign up now! You may sign up on-line at LifeSource or look for sign up sheets in the west foyer.
  
  
• Parish Picnic and Farewell to Jeff Peterson Next Sunday
  Everyone is invited to the parish picnic next Sunday, June 6, following the 10:00 service. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. If you can, please bring a side or dessert. Weather permitting, the picnic will be held on the south lawn. We will also take this opportunity to thank Jeff Peterson for his music ministry at St. John’s and wish him Godspeed as he heads for his new job at Baylor University.
  
  
• Last, but not least, Mayfair thanks area merchants
  In the last installment of our three-part ‘thanks’ to those behind this month’s successful Mayfair fundraiser, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew would like to acknowledge the generosity of these local businesses who made donations to our charity auction: ArtGlass; The Art Corner; Aurelio's Pizza; Bogart’s; Busy Bee; Care Cleaners; Chicago Dough Co.; Duo’s Nearly Nu Shop; Creative Seeds; Dunning’s; Eden Spa (aka Jonathan Kane); Edible Arrangements; Escape Spa; Fifth Quarter; Flavor; The Great Frame Up; Homewood Florist; Marc Alan Spa; Mama & Me; Northwoods; Omnibus Clock Shop; Prairie Tire & Auto Center; Primet Fluidpower Inc.; Reflections Yoga; Spaahs Skincare & Bodyworx; Sun Center Garden & Gifts; Starbucks (on Halsted, at Cherry Creek, and in downtown Homewood); Tom’s Family Restaurant; and Walt’s Food Centers. On behalf of the Brotherhood, thanks to all of these businesses for supporting our ministry of helping others. -- Rob McManamy
  
  
• Memorial Day Holiday
  The parish office will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
  
  
• Parish Directory Update
  We are in the process of updating the parish directory. Please check the drafts in the church or call the parish office with changes. Note that birthdays and anniversaries are now listed in the back.
  
  
• St. John’s Knitters on Summer Vacation
  The St. John’s knitters will be taking June and July off. They will resume meeting on August 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.