Announcements for August 27th

       

       “Faith + Science” // Interfaith Forum // Sept 17, 3 pm, Frankfort

Next month, Episcopal Rev. Clayton Thomason, director of the medical ethics program at Rush University Medical Center, will offer a Christian perspective at the SWIFT Interfaith Forum on "Faith + Science." Muslim and Jewish speakers will also join him on a panel to present their distinct takes on this oft-contentious topic. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 3-6 pm, at the St. Francis Woods Campus in Frankfort IL (9201 W St Francis Rd). Refreshments will be served, but attendees also are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation for Respond Now. For more details, please contact Rob McManamy or Bryan Burke. For more about SWIFT, of which St. John's is now a member, go to www.swiftinterfaith.org, or visit the group's Facebook page.

Mary and RJ Van Swol: Calling all Babysitters!

When the new choir season starts, RJ and I will need someone to watch Teddy and Roman in the nursery during the practice after church from about 11:30-12:30. We will pay you for your time. If you are interested in taking this position for the 2017-2018 choir season, please contact me. Thanks!

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!  URGENT HELP NEEDED!

We need volunteers for teaching Sunday School!  This is an important ministry that has a positive and lasting impact upon the children of our parish.  Volunteers do not need to be parents of current students, and can alternate Sundays to meet personal schedules.  If you are interested or want to know more about the program, please call Diane Walsh-Madden.

COMING SOON!!!!  

The first step in the search for our next rector is a survey to be completed by all the members of St John's.  The Church Assessment Tool or "CAT" survey will be online for all parishioners 16 and older to complete.  Kick off will be on Sunday, September 10 (Jubilation Sunday).  More information will follow.

An Update from Senior Warden Greg Lawrence

        I am pleased to announce that the Wardens, with the approval of the Vestry, have selected an
        Interim Rector, Fr. Michael Dwyer. He will be starting November 1, 2017 and will officiate his           first Sunday services on November 5, 2017.  Fr. Dwyer lives in Park Forest, IL with his wife               Jane and their three cats. He previously served as Priest-In-Charge of the Calumet Episcopal               Ministry Partnership in Northern Indiana. We look forward to welcoming Fr. Dwyer to our St.             John's family.