Announcements for March 27

• Brunch Bunch This Sunday
  Everyone is invited for brunch bunch following the 10:00 service this Sunday, March 27. The entrée is ham; bring a potluck side dish or dessert if you can. But even if you can’t bring a dish, please bring yourself!
  
  
• Lenten Fish Fry April 1
  The Brotherhood of St. Andrew fish fry is Friday, April 1, from 5:30 – 7:30. Flyers with more information are available throughout the church. Please make a reservation by Tuesday, March 29.
  
  
• Lenten Study Series: Jesus’ Miracles
  This week’s adult Lenten study class will focus on Jesus’ miracles. The class meets in the church on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Diocesan Chrism Mass, Saturday April 2 at St. James’ Cathedral
  Children are particularly encouraged to attend this event Saturday morning, April 2, from 9:30 – 12:30. A group from St. John’s will be going. Speak to Donica Van Voorhees or Pastor Orr if you are interested.
  
  
• St. John’s Yarn Ministry
  The St. John’s knitters will be meeting Monday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room. All are welcome... knitters, crocheters, or talkers!
  
  
• Last Chance to Have a Spring Fling, Saturday, April 9
  Reply now to attend Altrusa International's Spring Fling Fundraiser Luncheon on Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.--2 p.m., at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. Speaker is author Karen Abbott. Proceeds fund local charities, literacy projects, and scholarships. For more info, contact parishioners Fran Schrader or Betsy Elliot (aka Burgwald).
  
  
• Illinois Philharmonic Rising Star Showcase
  The Friends of the IPO present the third annual Rising Star Showcase on April 17 (Palm Sunday) at 4:00 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church. The benefit concert for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will feature seven talented musicians from the Southland, ages 8 – 18, playing violin, viola, piano, clarinet, and trombone. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Donica Van Voorhees or directly through the IPO.