Announcements for August 14

Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, August 15, beginning at 7:00 PM with Evening Prayer in the church.

Blessing of the Backpacks: Next Sunday, August 21 
Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks or book bags to the 10:00 AM service on August 21. We will bless the backpacks, students, teachers, and the journey of learning.

Seeking Delegates and Alternates for Diocesan Convention
The 179th Diocesan Convention for the Diocese of Chicago will be held Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center in Lombard. Please contact the Rector if you are interested in serving as a delegate or alternate representing St. John’s.

Reductions in Diocesan Staff
In July, Bishop Lee announced that budget constraints necessitated reductions in the Diocesan staff. Three positions were eliminated: the Associate for Lifelong Christian Formation (Vicki Garvey), the Assistant for the Nicholas Center (Megan Krings) and the part-time position of Assistant for Youth Ministry (Jess Elfring-Roberts). In addition, two formerly full-time positions have been reduced to part-time: the Associate for the Liturgy and the Arts (Dent Davidson) and the Treasurer (Keith Kampert). Bishop Lee’s full letter is posted in the undercroft on the Diocese of Chicago bulletin board.

Vegetable Abundance is Back
This week: Fennel and Cantaloupe.