Announcements for July 18

• Bishop’s Letter on Diocesan Staff Transitions
  Chicago’s Canon to the Ordinary, the Rev. Scott Hayashi, has recently been elected Bishop of Utah. Bishop of Lee has issued a letter outlining: (1) the celebrations planned for Scott and ways to contribute to a parting gift for him, (2) Bishop Lee’s plans for Diocese of Chicago staff during this time of transition, and (3) an updated list of contact information for diocesan staff. Print copies of the letter are available on the information tables. Information on the celebration for Scott is available online.
  
  
• Education for Ministry (EFM)
  St. John’s Education for Ministry Group will be resuming early this fall. We have room for several new members. Information on EFM is available in the undercroft or speak to a current member or graduate. Pastor Orr will be registering new and returning students in mid-August.
  
  
• School Supplies Needed
  The following announcement appeared in a recent newsletter from Respond Now: “Many of the children we serve are in need of notebooks, paper, pencils, crayons, erasers, calculators, the list goes on and on. Another critical need is school uniforms. Every year we receive many requests to help purchase uniforms. If anyone has clothes that can be used as uniforms, we would be immensely grateful. It is important that all kids have what they need to start the school year right.” St. John’s has long supported Respond Now’s efforts to help our neighbors here in the south suburbs. If you have any contributions, please bring them to a special box in the west foyer marked “Respond Now School Supplies.”