Announcements for August 28

From the Senior Warden 
At the meeting on August 15th, the Vestry discussed plans to highlight the ministries of the church each month on bulletin boards in the undercroft. This will begin at the Jubilation on September 11, and continue throughout the year. An idea was introduced to create a more formal system to solicit volunteers for church projects and needs that are not necessarily ongoing. Vestry meetings are open to anyone, and the official minutes of each Vestry meeting are posted on this blog after they are approved.

2016-2017 Parish Calendar 
Print copies of the 2016-2017 parish calendar are available on the information tables.

Jubilation: September 11 
St. John’s fall celebration of the people, activities and ministries of the parish will take place Sunday, September 11, following the 10:00 AM service. Come for lunch and catch up with fellow parishioners after the summer. You can also browse program and ministry opportunities and sign up for Sunday School.

PADS 
As the vestry Godparent to the PADS Group of St. John’s, I would like to ask the congregation to pray for their coming season, starting this October. PADS is a ministry that reaches beyond the doors of St. John the Evangelist into the community in need... Answering the call of Jesus. --Ted Stone

UTO Blue Boxes
Beginning in the 1880’s women of the Episcopal Church have coordinated the United Thank Offering. Central to the UTO are the familiar blue boxes. Pick one up from the information tables and take it home. Every time you are thankful or mindful of a blessing in your life, put a coin or two in the box. Collections from throughout the Episcopal church are gathered together and grants are made to help people in need and support the mission of the church. To learn more talk with Iris Bestow or check out this website.

Episcopal Relief and Development Responds to Louisiana Flooding
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way we, as Episcopalians, respond to disasters in this country and abroad. ERD is currently working to help people affected by the flooding in Louisiana and the fires in California. (As the name implies, ERD is also constantly working on development projects.) Learn more and donate HERE.

Vegetable Abundance
This week: Green cabbage and jalapeño peppers.