Announcements for March 16

Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, March 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

The Observance of a Holy Lent
The season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday. “Lent for Dummies,” a guide to the observance of Lent, is available on the information tables. Various resources for daily prayer and reflection are also available. It’s not too late to take up a Lenten discipline.

Lent Study Series: Enriching our Worship
The Lent study series takes place on Wednesday evenings during Lent. Classes meet from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the church. A flyer with more information on this year’s class is available on the information tables. This week’s class will look at expansive language and imagery in the Eucharist. Underlying all of the classes will be the study of how and why we worship as a community.

Loaves and Fishes This Sunday, March 16
Everyone is invited to brunch this Sunday, March 16, following the 10:00 a.m. service. The main dish is ham. If you can, bring a side dish. All are welcome; please come!

Lenten Fish Fry – April 4
Once again this year the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is offering a traditional Lenten Friday fish fry on April 4, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Smiley Tillmon will be back to perform the blues during the dinner. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Please call the parish office at 708-798-4150 by April 1 to reserve your place.

Learn About Episcopal Summer Camp
Did you know that the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago offers a summer camp program for kids? In 2014 three different one-week programs will be offered, open to kids ages 7 – 17. Deacon Mike Bond will be at St. John’s during coffee hour on March 30 with information on camp. You can also read more about it here.