Announcements for June 3rd

Parish Picnic

This year, our annual Picnic & Garden Planting, which will include a celebration of our Confirmands, will take place after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 3^rd. Everyone is invited for food and refreshments, socialization, and to take part in planting the parish garden. Everything grown in the garden will be donated to Rich Township’s Food Pantry.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

We’re gearing up for the St. John’s Annual Community Ice Cream Social scheduled for Wednesday, July 4th. Twistina and Strawberri will entertain us by twisting balloons into amazing animals, hats, and other shapes. We’ll have ice cream, cold drinks, hot dogs and cookies. All this happens immediately following the 10 a.m. Flossmoor Children’s Parade and runs through about noon. Your participation is what makes this event a success. Are you able to bring in some wildflowers or flowers from your garden? Can you put up flyers around town? Can you help move tables and tents outside? Can you meet and greet our guests? Can you scoop ice cream or cut watermelon on July 3rd? Do you have a card table or two that we can borrow? How about (and this is for everyone) praying for glorious weather? Contact Gale Michael with offers to help and/or questions.

RUMMAGE SALE

We’re planning an all-parish rummage sale for Saturday, July 21. We’ll begin collecting clean, useful items of all sorts July 8. The proceeds will be used for the Rectory update, and we hope to use the sale as an outreach to all members of the community. Everything will be priced to sell, and the leftovers will go to Restoration Ministries in Harvey. If you have questions, please contact Bill Moser. We hope the entire parish will support this effort. Thanks!

Announcements for May 27th

Parish Picnic

This year, our annual Picnic & Garden Planting, which will include a celebration of our Confirmands, will take place after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 3^rd. Everyone is invited for food and refreshments, socialization, and to take part in planting the parish garden. Everything grown in the garden will be donated to Rich Township’s Food Pantry.

Announcements for May 20th

BLUEGRASS CONCERT MAY 20!

Grande Prairie Singers present a bluegrass concert at 4 pm, Sunday, May 20, at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Down-home music complete with terrific bluegrass musicians. For info or tickets, see Michael Soto or Betsy Elliot.

Pentecost This Sunday

Think red! Red in what you wear and what you share. This Sunday, May 20th, is the Day of Pentecost when we joyfully remember the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Don't forget to wear red, the Pentecost color. To add to the festivities, we'll have a red snack day at coffee hour. Please bring in some red finger food to share. Homemade or store-bought, fancy or simple, let's celebrate!

Parish Picnic

This year, our annual Picnic & Garden Planting, which will include a celebration of our Confirmands, will take place after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, June 3^rd. Everyone is invited for food and refreshments, socialization, and to take part in planting the parish garden. Everything grown in the garden will be donated to Rich Township’s Food Pantry. 

Announcements for May 13th

BLUEGRASS CONCERT MAY 20!

Grande Prairie Singers present a bluegrass concert at 4 pm, Sunday, May 20, at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Down-home music complete with terrific bluegrass musicians. For info or tickets, see Michael Soto or Betsy Elliot.

Rectory Update – Donna Blackburn
Good news!  Construction in the rectory is starting May 9. We are so excited to get the ball rolling....and speaking of rolling balls, thanks to all who supported the bowling fundraiser!  We plan on having another open house when the work is done, so stay tuned. 

Flower Pickup

Pickup day for those who placed orders for the St. John flower sale is Saturday, May 12^th from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. There will also be a limited number of plants available for those who did not place an order but would still like to purchase some.

  

Pentecost is Coming on May 20th

Think red! Red in what you wear and what you share. Next Sunday, May 20th, is the Day of Pentecost when we joyfully remember the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Don't forget to wear red, the Pentecost color. To add to the festivities, we'll have a red snack day at coffee hour. Please bring in some red finger food to share. Be as creative as you like, and let's celebrate!

Announcements for May 6th

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.

Blue Jean Yard Clean-Up — Will meet Sunday, May 6^th after the 10:00 a.m. service.

BLUEGRASS CONCERT MAY 20!

Grande Prairie Singers present a bluegrass concert at 4 pm, Sunday, May 20, at Freedom Hall in Park Forest. Down-home music complete with terrific bluegrass musicians. For info or tickets, see Michael Soto or Betsy Elliot.

Yarn Ministry — Meeting will be May 7th at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.