Announcements for May 20
- Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, May 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
- Wear Red for Pentecost
Next Sunday, May 27, is Pentecost. It is an informal custom in the church for people to wear red to church on Pentecost, representing the “tongues, as of fire” that rested upon the disciples (Acts 2:1-4).
- Stay Informed and Help St. John’s (and the Joliet Deanery) Win Prizes
The Diocese is offering prizes to the parish and deanery that sign up the highest percentage of new
subscribers to the diocese’s biweekly electronic newsletter. It’s also a great way to keep up with everything that’s happening in the Diocese of Chicago. Sign up on the diocesan webpage.
- Seeking Information on Graduates
Are you, or is someone in your household, graduating this spring? High School? College? Graduate or professional school? Please call or e-mail the parish office with the details—the graduate’s name, the school graduating from and future plans, if known. A special “Parish is People—Graduates’ Edition” will be published with the e-vangelist on May 3. We will also recognize parish high school graduates during the 10:00 service on May 3.
- Sunday School Ends This Sunday May 20
May 20th is the last day of Sunday School classes. Classes will meet on the 20th, then we will celebrate the children and their participation in Sunday School during the 10:00 a.m. worship service.
- Parish Picnic – June 3
The annual St. John’s parish picnic will be held on the south lawn following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 3. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. If you can, please bring a side dish or dessert, but definitely plan to come!
- South Suburban Summer Happenings (including Vacation Bible School)
The South Suburban Ministerial Association has produced a flyer with information on at least some of the programs various faith communities are offering this summer. Copies are posted. Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood is again offering vacation Bible School for children, and First Presbyterian Church in Homewood offers an evening, inter-generational vacation Bible School.
