Announcements for September 2nd

Mum Sale

St. Johns is having a mum sale, and the proceeds will go to the updated Resource Room.  The mums are in 9” pots and are approximately 16” tall.  Here is a link for the form:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ez_WhdWeaDpDDsePOPF82XiXtvs_BeV/view?usp=sharing

Please get your order form to the office, Pat Smith-Huntoon or Shirley Reilly by August  31^st .  We will also be selling mums at Flossmoor Fest on September 8^th from 10 am-6 pm.  You can help out by working a 2 hour shift or just stop by say hello.  If you would like to volunteer, contact Pat Smith-Huntoon.

Youth Group

Our youth 8^th-12^th grade are getting together 1-2 times per month to plan and participate in service projects and a bit of fun.  They met on 8/19/18 and came up with some great ideas.  Look forward to seeing them in action throughout the year!

Recital Announcement:

Michael Soto will be performing a recital at Madonna della Strada Chapel on Loyola University campus on Sunday, September 16 at 3:00 pm. The program features works of blind organists from the 15^th to the 20^th century, including Louis Vierne, George Shearing, and the final choral preludes of J.S. Bach. Admission is free, and free parking is available in the garage on campus. Loyola is located at 1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL.

Announcements for August 26th

Mum Sale

St. Johns is having a mum sale, and the proceeds will go to the updated Resource Room.  The mums are in 9” pots and are approximately 16” tall.  Here is a link for the form:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ez_WhdWeaDpDDsePOPF82XiXtvs_BeV/view?usp=sharing

Please get your order form to the office, Pat Smith-Huntoon or Shirley Reilly by August  31^st .  We will also be selling mums at Flossmoor Fest on September 8^th from 10 am-6 pm.  You can help out by working a 2 hour shift or just stop by say hello.  If you would like to volunteer, contact Pat Smith-Huntoon.

Youth Group

Our youth 8^th-12^th grade are getting together 1-2 times per month to plan and participate in service projects and a bit of fun.  They met on 8/19/18 and came up with some great ideas.  Look forward to seeing them in action throughout the year!

  

Rectory Open House
The work is done and we are anxious for you to see the improvements your generosity has made possible!!  We will be there after both services this Sunday, August 26. Sincerely, the rectory remodeling committee: (Donna, Cyndie, Susan, Debbi, and Tracie)

Announcements for August 19th

An Announcement from Susan Marquis

Noah Benjamin Ramsland was born on August 1st. He's the son of Molly and Jordan Ramsland of Wheaton and the grandson of Susan and Bob Marquis. Both Molly and the baby are doing well, and you can take it from Susan that the baby is just as cute as can be.

Blessing of the Backpacks

The annual Blessing of the Backpacks will take place this Sunday, August 19^th during the Prayers of the People.

Announcements for August 12th

Air Conditioning Update

Southwest Mechanical came to inspect the Air Conditioning problems in the church. The one AC roof unit on the east transept is dead. The one AC roof unit on the west transept is still functioning. So we now have 50% cooling functioning in the church. The air handlers (blowers) are still both working. The plan now is for Southwest Mechanical to present us with possible proposals to correct the problem and get us back to 100% cooling in the church.

Sam & Theresa Otoo

With your help, the vestry is setting up a special monetary fund to help Sam and Theresa Otoo and their family. Members who would like to contribute can do so by sending checks made out to The Church of St. John with "Sam and Theresa Otoo" on the memo line, or dropping off checks/cash to the church office. People can also place checks made out the same way in the Collection Plate this Sunday. All cash donations in the Collection Plate this Sunday, August 12th, will be donated to Sam and Theresa. You can also reach out to them personally to offer assistance and your support.

  

Jeannine Brattstrom

Candice Barrera’s mother, Jeannine Brattstrom, went to God early Sunday morning, August 5th. Services will be at St. Andrews Methodist Church next Sunday August 12 with Visitation from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and a Funeral Service at 4:00pm. May she rest in peace.

Announcements for August 5th

An Update from the Search Committee…

We have narrowed our search down to 2 wonderfully qualified candidates.  We can tell you both are men. Here's what will happen next: 

 1.     The search committee will discern one candidate to present to the vestry.

2.     The vestry votes on whether to approve the candidate.

3.     The wardens call the bishop to inform him of our choice.

4.     The bishop calls his counterpart in the candidate’s diocese as  a final step in the vetting process.

5.     The wardens call the candidate and offer the position.

6.     The candidate discerns whether it is the right fit for him and hopefully accepts.

7.     The rector is announced to the parish!!

Everything prior to step #7 is confidential. The search committee and vestry cannot discuss any specifics until our new rector is confirmed. The process will probably take 2 to 6 weeks. (The bishop is on vacation in August which may delay everything slightly.)

We are excited and will let you know as soon as we know. Thank you for your patience and please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will guide our hearts and minds in these final steps in our search.