Announcements for August 26

Blessing of the Backpacks
This Sunday Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks, book bags or brief cases to church this Sunday, August 26. During the 10:00 a.m. liturgy, we will offer special prayers of blessing and intercession for the new school year.

Seeking Delegates for 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.

St. John’s Jubilation and Fall Ministry Fair
St. John’s Fall Kick Off celebration, Ministry Fair and Sunday School registration takes place Sunday, September 9, following the 10:00 a.m. liturgy. Come catch up with parishioners after summer vacations, browse displays of activities and ministries at St. John’s and register children for Sunday School.

Office Manager Sandy Lawless is Retiring
St. John’s Office Manager Sandy Lawless is retiring. She has been at St. John’s since 1998. We pray God’s blessing on this new chapter in her life. Her last day in the office will be August 31.

June Vestry Minutes are On-line
Minutes from the June meeting of the vestry are now posted on this blog.  Click on the "Vestry Minutes" label. Minutes are posted after they are approved. (The vestry did not meet in July.)

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.