Announcements for August 19

• Vestry Meeting
  The vestry meets Monday, August 20, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
   
• Blessing of the Backpacks
  Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks, book bags or brief cases next Sunday, August 26. During the 10:00 a.m. liturgy, we will offer special prayers of blessing and intercession for the new school year.
   
• Attend Diocesan Convention
  The 175th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Chicago takes place this year November 16-17 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center. More information is available on the diocesan website. Everyone is invited to attend; you may register on-line. If you are interested in serving as a delegate from St. John’s please speak to the Rector.
   
• Reflecting on General Convention
  Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued a message to the church following General Convention this summer. Read it here. A summary of actions from General Convention is available here.
   
• Wanna Have Fun?
  Join a Bowling League The bowling season starts soon. Look for flyers in the undercroft describing this every other Sunday bowling league. For more information, see Gale Michael.
   
• Audition for Grande Prairie Singers
  Would you like to join the chorus for its exciting 2012-13 season? Auditions will be held Saturday, August 25. Call 708-481-8684 for an appointment time.
   
• Children’s Choral Workshop Here!
  The Grande Prairie Choral Arts Children’s Choral Workshop will meet this fall here at St. John’s. Open to all students in first through fourth grades, the sessions meet on Tuesday afternoons. For more information, visit www.grandeprairiechoral.org or call 708-481-8684.
   
• Medication Take-Back Program
  Thursday, August 30, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Bloom Township Senior Services, 425 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights. Citizens may drop off medications, vitamins, medicated liquids and ointments, inhalers, glass thermometers, and medical devices containing mercury. Unacceptable take-back items include narcotic medications, biohazardous materials, sharps and needles.
   
• Infant Jesus of Prague Blockparty
  Friends and neighbors are invited to this end of the summer party. August 25, 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.