Thursday, March 15, 2018

Announcements for March 18th


A Few Reminders
v  EMERGENCY PRAYER LIST — If you or a loved one is in need of immediate prayer, please contact the church office or Ginny McCollum to activate the Emergency Prayer List.
v  INTERCESSORY PRAYER LIST — If you would like to add someone to St. John’s Intercessory Prayer list printed in the church bulletin, please contact the church office. It is just as important to notify the church when a name can be removed from the list.
v  ANY PASTORAL EMERGENCY — In all emergencies, please contact Fr. Mike on his cell phone no matter the time or day.

Practicing Our Faith Book Club
In April the Practicing Our Faith Book Club is reading Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott, "a powerful exploration of mercy, its limitless (if sometimes hidden) presence, why we ignore it, and how we can embrace it." The book club will meet on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00pm in the Guild Room to discuss the book. New members are always welcome! 

Bowling Benefit
St. John’s is sponsoring a bowling benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Lynwood Bowl, 2581 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lynwood, Illinois. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and bowling starts at 4:30 pm. The fee is $25.00 per person, which includes bowling, shoes and food. There will be raffles and a non-perishable donation for the Rich Township Food Pantry will be appreciated. Reservations required. Money due by April 29, 2018. Get your teams together. Round up your family, friends and neighbors. For more information contact Shirley Reilly  or Gale Michael .

Loaves & Fishes
Sunday, March 18th following 10:00 a.m. worship service. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be served. Please bring sides and deserts.

Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King diocesan meeting will be held this Saturday, March 17th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here at St. John’s. All women of the parish are invited. There will be a Eucharist, followed by a program presented by Sue O’Brien. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.