Annual Pledge Campaign
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, November 13.
Set Your Clocks Back
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night.
All Saints Open House
Pastor Orr will host her annual All Saints Open House at the Rectory this Sunday, November 6, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Parishioners, guests and friends of all ages are welcome.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office by November 30.
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2017 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 13. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. Please join us even if you are not a “couple” or you can’t host a dinner in your home. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Yarn Ministry
The knitting and crocheting group will meet Monday, November 7, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.
Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King will meet this Saturday, November 5th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. All women of the parish are welcome to join us in prayer and meditation. We will be practicing Centering Prayer this week.
Blue Jeans Sunday: November 20
Mark your calendars for the fall landscape clean up day. Wear blue jeans and stay a little while after church to help clean up the church grounds for the winter.
Looking Ahead to the Cookie Walk
This year’s cookie walk will be December 3. Parishioners will be contacted soon with a request to bake. Please say “Yes.” It takes everyone’s participation to make this event a success. Contact Alison Deniston for more information.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Announcements for November 22
Pledge Sunday
This Sunday is pledge Sunday. Please bring your completed pledge cards and place them as an offering on the altar during worship.
The Holiday Cookie Walk is Coming Soon: December 5
Have you started baking? We need lots of bakers and volunteers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held this year at Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 Western Avenue, Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 PM. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. John’s Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 10:00 AM.
Best Buddies Pet Pantry
What will some elderly people do when they don’t have enough to eat for themselves and for their only companions, who often are their pets? They share, of course, but then no one gets enough. Next to the food pantry collection baskets there is a collection box for the Best Buddies Pet Pantry. Please donate pet food and treats to help food pantry clients and their best buddies get the food they need.
Make Your Own Advent Wreath
Advent is a wonderful season to celebrate at home. Materials will be available during the 9:00 hour next Sunday, November 29, for you to make your own Advent wreath. Sunday School classes will not meet.
Adult Education: An Introduction to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
For the next few Sundays the adult education class will view sermons and interviews with new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. In the Youth Worship Chapel beginning at 9:00 AM.
From the Yarn Ministry
On behalf of the Yarn Ministry, we would like to extend a WARM prayerful thank you for the generous donation of hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who has adopted a family or senior. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Youth Group
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday! Margi & Dee certainly give thanks for all of you and your collective good will and questioning mind. Next gathering is 4:00 PM, Sunday, December 6. Bring friends and a “playful spirit,” as Margi & Dee will challenge you to game that just might become your favorite. Also, please respond to a text you’ll receive soon regarding Caroling for Canned Goods. Your input is important! Questions? Contact Dee or Margi.
This Sunday is pledge Sunday. Please bring your completed pledge cards and place them as an offering on the altar during worship.
The Holiday Cookie Walk is Coming Soon: December 5
Have you started baking? We need lots of bakers and volunteers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held this year at Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 Western Avenue, Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 PM. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. John’s Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 10:00 AM.
Best Buddies Pet Pantry
What will some elderly people do when they don’t have enough to eat for themselves and for their only companions, who often are their pets? They share, of course, but then no one gets enough. Next to the food pantry collection baskets there is a collection box for the Best Buddies Pet Pantry. Please donate pet food and treats to help food pantry clients and their best buddies get the food they need.
Make Your Own Advent Wreath
Advent is a wonderful season to celebrate at home. Materials will be available during the 9:00 hour next Sunday, November 29, for you to make your own Advent wreath. Sunday School classes will not meet.
Adult Education: An Introduction to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
For the next few Sundays the adult education class will view sermons and interviews with new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. In the Youth Worship Chapel beginning at 9:00 AM.
From the Yarn Ministry
On behalf of the Yarn Ministry, we would like to extend a WARM prayerful thank you for the generous donation of hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who has adopted a family or senior. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Youth Group
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday! Margi & Dee certainly give thanks for all of you and your collective good will and questioning mind. Next gathering is 4:00 PM, Sunday, December 6. Bring friends and a “playful spirit,” as Margi & Dee will challenge you to game that just might become your favorite. Also, please respond to a text you’ll receive soon regarding Caroling for Canned Goods. Your input is important! Questions? Contact Dee or Margi.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Announcements for November 15
Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, November 16, beginning at 7 PM with Evening Prayer in the church.
Annual Pledge Campaign
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, next week, November 22.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving Service featuring the Viking Choir will be Wednesday, November 25, at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields, beginning at 7:30 PM. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. John's Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 10:00 AM.
Looking Ahead to the Holiday Cookie Walk
Save the date. The annual cookie walk is December 5th. We need bakers and helpers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Adult Education: An Introduction to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
For the next few Sundays the adult education class will view sermons and interviews with new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. In the Youth Worship Chapel in the Education Wing, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Parish Photo
The parish photo taken for the Flossmoor yearbook is on display in the undercroft with directions for ordering a copy if you wish.
Loaves and Fishes
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving brunch following the 10:00 AM service. Roast turkey and dressing will be served. Bring a potluck side or dessert if you wish. All are welcome.
Last Call from the Yarn Ministry for Donations
We are collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. Deadline for donations is November 15th. Collections bins are located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
Yarn Ministry Meets Monday
Yarn Ministry meets Monday, November 16, beginning at 7 PM in the Guild Room.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Musical at H-F
This weekend only HF Theater presents The Addams Family musical, Friday & Saturday at 7 pm. The musical comedy features an original story & score, and two of St. John’s youth are in the cast: Maddie Moxley & Sarah Skorupa. Tickets can be purchased at the door. More information HERE.
The vestry meets Monday, November 16, beginning at 7 PM with Evening Prayer in the church.
Annual Pledge Campaign
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, next week, November 22.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving Service featuring the Viking Choir will be Wednesday, November 25, at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields, beginning at 7:30 PM. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at St. John's Thanksgiving Day, November 26, at 10:00 AM.
Looking Ahead to the Holiday Cookie Walk
Save the date. The annual cookie walk is December 5th. We need bakers and helpers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Adult Education: An Introduction to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
For the next few Sundays the adult education class will view sermons and interviews with new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. In the Youth Worship Chapel in the Education Wing, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Parish Photo
The parish photo taken for the Flossmoor yearbook is on display in the undercroft with directions for ordering a copy if you wish.
Loaves and Fishes
Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving brunch following the 10:00 AM service. Roast turkey and dressing will be served. Bring a potluck side or dessert if you wish. All are welcome.
Last Call from the Yarn Ministry for Donations
We are collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. Deadline for donations is November 15th. Collections bins are located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
Yarn Ministry Meets Monday
Yarn Ministry meets Monday, November 16, beginning at 7 PM in the Guild Room.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Musical at H-F
This weekend only HF Theater presents The Addams Family musical, Friday & Saturday at 7 pm. The musical comedy features an original story & score, and two of St. John’s youth are in the cast: Maddie Moxley & Sarah Skorupa. Tickets can be purchased at the door. More information HERE.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Announcements for November 8
Annual Pledge Campaign
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, November 22.
Looking Ahead to the Holiday Cookie Walk
Save the date. The annual cookie walk is December 5th. We need bakers and helpers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Loaves & Fishes Next Sunday
Our annual Thanksgiving-themed Sunday brunch will be next Sunday, November 15, following the 10:00 AM service. Side dishes or desserts to share are always welcome, but most importantly, come!
Yarn Ministry Needs the Congregation’s Assistance
We will be collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. We would like to have the items by November 15th. Collections bins will be located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Parish Dinner Groups
Today is the last day to sign up for Parish Dinner Groups. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr. Please turn in your forms to Gale, Pastor Orr or the Parish office.
Episcopal Men's Group 2.0 renaissance continues!
Building on its inspiring comeback last month, St. John's reborn Episcopal Men's Group will meet again this Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 a.m. in the church undercroft. Once again, after morning prayer and a hearty, marginally healthy breakfast, our own Deacon John Whennen will lead reflections on the week's Gospel and its practical application to current events and our daily lives. This week, we will also discuss community service and the group's role in helping to fill a large ReVive Christmas Basket. As promised, these meetings end promptly at 9 a.m., so you can return to families, recreation and/or duties refreshed and spiritually renewed.
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, November 22.
Looking Ahead to the Holiday Cookie Walk
Save the date. The annual cookie walk is December 5th. We need bakers and helpers. Questions? Call Alison Deniston.
Loaves & Fishes Next Sunday
Our annual Thanksgiving-themed Sunday brunch will be next Sunday, November 15, following the 10:00 AM service. Side dishes or desserts to share are always welcome, but most importantly, come!
Yarn Ministry Needs the Congregation’s Assistance
We will be collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. We would like to have the items by November 15th. Collections bins will be located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Parish Dinner Groups
Today is the last day to sign up for Parish Dinner Groups. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr. Please turn in your forms to Gale, Pastor Orr or the Parish office.
Episcopal Men's Group 2.0 renaissance continues!
Building on its inspiring comeback last month, St. John's reborn Episcopal Men's Group will meet again this Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 a.m. in the church undercroft. Once again, after morning prayer and a hearty, marginally healthy breakfast, our own Deacon John Whennen will lead reflections on the week's Gospel and its practical application to current events and our daily lives. This week, we will also discuss community service and the group's role in helping to fill a large ReVive Christmas Basket. As promised, these meetings end promptly at 9 a.m., so you can return to families, recreation and/or duties refreshed and spiritually renewed.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Announcement for November 1
Annual Pledge Campaign
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, November 22.
All Saints Open House
Pastor Orr will host her annual All Saints Open House at the Rectory Sunday, November 1, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Parishioners, guests and friends of all ages are welcome.
All Souls Day Service: Remembering the Faithful Departed
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. This is a peaceful, moving service at which we remember and give thanks for the saints of God whom we have been blessed to know. If you have names you would like added to the prayers, please call the parish office. You are also encouraged to bring a memento or ofrenda of someone whose memory you cherish to the service.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Christmas Shopping Spree for Youth Group This Sunday
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to shop for our Christmas basket family? Meet at St. John’s a little early Sunday afternoon for a 4pm departure. Bring your friends to help us gather gifts for a 5yr old, an 8yr old and their mother. Nothing says “Good Times” better than “Good Works”.
Yarn Ministry Needs the Congregation’s Assistance
We will be collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. We would like to have the items by November 15th. We urgently request all the crocheters, knitters, and shoppers in the parish, please help the Yarn Ministry make this a very successful project. Collections bins will be located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2015-2016 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 8. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. Please join us even if you are not a “couple” or you can’t host a dinner in your home. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Please seriously and prayerfully consider your annual pledge of time, talent and treasure. You may return your pledge card to the parish office, place it in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it on the altar on pledge Sunday, November 22.
All Saints Open House
Pastor Orr will host her annual All Saints Open House at the Rectory Sunday, November 1, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Parishioners, guests and friends of all ages are welcome.
All Souls Day Service: Remembering the Faithful Departed
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2, at 7:00 PM. This is a peaceful, moving service at which we remember and give thanks for the saints of God whom we have been blessed to know. If you have names you would like added to the prayers, please call the parish office. You are also encouraged to bring a memento or ofrenda of someone whose memory you cherish to the service.
ReVive (Cathedral Shelter) Christmas Baskets
Information is available in the undercroft on adopting a senior or family for Christmas through the ReVive Christmas Basket program. If you prefer, you may also make a cash contribution and children of the parish will shop and wrap presents for a family. Wrapped and packaged gifts need to be dropped at the parish office before 9:00 AM, Friday, December 4.
Christmas Shopping Spree for Youth Group This Sunday
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to shop for our Christmas basket family? Meet at St. John’s a little early Sunday afternoon for a 4pm departure. Bring your friends to help us gather gifts for a 5yr old, an 8yr old and their mother. Nothing says “Good Times” better than “Good Works”.
Yarn Ministry Needs the Congregation’s Assistance
We will be collecting for various organizations hand or machine made (store bought) scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens for men, women and children for this winter. We would like to have the items by November 15th. We urgently request all the crocheters, knitters, and shoppers in the parish, please help the Yarn Ministry make this a very successful project. Collections bins will be located in the undercroft and at the office entrance.
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2015-2016 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 8. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. Please join us even if you are not a “couple” or you can’t host a dinner in your home. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Announcements for December 14
Vestry Meeting
The vestry will meet Monday, December 15, beginning with Evening Prayer in the church at 7:00 PM.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
All are welcome to join the book club discussion of Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittester. We'll meet in the Guild Room on December 18th at 7:00 PM for what promises to be another lively exchange. Our selection for the third Thursday in January is Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the “Saint of Calcutta,” which chronicles Mother Teresa’s spiritual heights and doubtful desolation as she described them in writings to her spiritual advisors.
How Many Episcopalians does it take to drink three gallons of cocoa?
Apparently, it takes thirty-two. That’s how many people gathered December 7th for caroling for canned goods and complete cocoa consumption. Great success on both fronts: We collected more than 80 pounds of food for the Rich Township Food Pantry. Sincere thanks to our youth for their prep work and for bringing along friends and family. Thank you to other parishioners who joined us and brought friends and family, too. Finally, many thanks to the residents of Bruce Avenue who gave so generously.
Cathedral Shelter Thank You’s
For those who contributed to the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program, thank you’s are in the undercroft. Look for the card with your name on it.
Sunday School for Children Meets This Week
Sunday School classes for children are in session this Sunday, December 14. After this Sunday, they will be on break until after Christmas.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Children and youth of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant. The pageant is the proclamation of the Gospel at the 4:00 PM service on Christmas Eve. If you would like to be in the pageant, please gather in the church this Sunday, December 14, following the 10:00 AM service.
High School Youth Group
Good luck on semester finals, and enjoy your break. Our meetings will resume in February.
The vestry will meet Monday, December 15, beginning with Evening Prayer in the church at 7:00 PM.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
All are welcome to join the book club discussion of Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittester. We'll meet in the Guild Room on December 18th at 7:00 PM for what promises to be another lively exchange. Our selection for the third Thursday in January is Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the “Saint of Calcutta,” which chronicles Mother Teresa’s spiritual heights and doubtful desolation as she described them in writings to her spiritual advisors.
How Many Episcopalians does it take to drink three gallons of cocoa?
Apparently, it takes thirty-two. That’s how many people gathered December 7th for caroling for canned goods and complete cocoa consumption. Great success on both fronts: We collected more than 80 pounds of food for the Rich Township Food Pantry. Sincere thanks to our youth for their prep work and for bringing along friends and family. Thank you to other parishioners who joined us and brought friends and family, too. Finally, many thanks to the residents of Bruce Avenue who gave so generously.
Cathedral Shelter Thank You’s
For those who contributed to the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program, thank you’s are in the undercroft. Look for the card with your name on it.
Sunday School for Children Meets This Week
Sunday School classes for children are in session this Sunday, December 14. After this Sunday, they will be on break until after Christmas.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Children and youth of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant. The pageant is the proclamation of the Gospel at the 4:00 PM service on Christmas Eve. If you would like to be in the pageant, please gather in the church this Sunday, December 14, following the 10:00 AM service.
High School Youth Group
Good luck on semester finals, and enjoy your break. Our meetings will resume in February.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Announcements for November 30
Uplifting Update
The lift is now operational. This Sunday look for guidelines and instructions on use. The final components of the associated renovations should wrap up soon.
Fall Pledge Campaign Follow Up
Thank you to everyone who has turned in a pledge card. We had a wonderful response on pledge Sunday. If you have not yet turned yours in, please offer it in worship or get it to the parish office as soon as possible.
The Cookie Walk is Coming: December 6
Hopefully everyone is busy baking! Cookies may be dropped off Friday, December 5, anytime between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. And volunteers are always needed, both Friday and Saturday. Please contact Alison Deniston if you can help.
Advent Wreath Making This Sunday
The Advent wreath is a wonderful way to keep the Advent season in your home. Materials for constructing Advent wreaths will be available in the undercroft this Sunday, November 30, during the 9:00 hour. (If you already have a ring, please bring it.)
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets: Pick up Date is December 5
All families have been adopted! Thank you also to everyone who contributed money for the youth shopping expedition. Please read the directions for wrapping and boxing carefully. Boxes must be delivered to the parish office by 9:00 AM, Friday, December 5.
Sunday School Classes on Vacation
Sunday School classes for children and adults are on vacation this Sunday, November 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and to provide the opportunity for making Advent wreaths. They will resume next Sunday, December 7.
Give to the Youth of Lawrence Hall
Once again we have the opportunity to bring joy to the kids and youth of Lawrence Hall Youth Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Chicago. Daughters of the King encourages you to give checks or gift cards (from places such as Best Buy, Target, Jewel-Osco, iTunes, movie theaters, restaurants, and Chicago attractions). Please give the checks and gift cards to Iris Bestow by December 7.
Grande Prairie Singers Concert
“Winterlude 2014” is the season opener for the Grande Prairie Singers, scheduled at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 for students); the three-concert subscription is $40. Enjoy holiday favorites! See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets.
The lift is now operational. This Sunday look for guidelines and instructions on use. The final components of the associated renovations should wrap up soon.
Fall Pledge Campaign Follow Up
Thank you to everyone who has turned in a pledge card. We had a wonderful response on pledge Sunday. If you have not yet turned yours in, please offer it in worship or get it to the parish office as soon as possible.
The Cookie Walk is Coming: December 6
Hopefully everyone is busy baking! Cookies may be dropped off Friday, December 5, anytime between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. And volunteers are always needed, both Friday and Saturday. Please contact Alison Deniston if you can help.
Advent Wreath Making This Sunday
The Advent wreath is a wonderful way to keep the Advent season in your home. Materials for constructing Advent wreaths will be available in the undercroft this Sunday, November 30, during the 9:00 hour. (If you already have a ring, please bring it.)
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets: Pick up Date is December 5
All families have been adopted! Thank you also to everyone who contributed money for the youth shopping expedition. Please read the directions for wrapping and boxing carefully. Boxes must be delivered to the parish office by 9:00 AM, Friday, December 5.
Sunday School Classes on Vacation
Sunday School classes for children and adults are on vacation this Sunday, November 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and to provide the opportunity for making Advent wreaths. They will resume next Sunday, December 7.
Give to the Youth of Lawrence Hall
Once again we have the opportunity to bring joy to the kids and youth of Lawrence Hall Youth Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Chicago. Daughters of the King encourages you to give checks or gift cards (from places such as Best Buy, Target, Jewel-Osco, iTunes, movie theaters, restaurants, and Chicago attractions). Please give the checks and gift cards to Iris Bestow by December 7.
Grande Prairie Singers Concert
“Winterlude 2014” is the season opener for the Grande Prairie Singers, scheduled at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 for students); the three-concert subscription is $40. Enjoy holiday favorites! See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Announcements for November 23
Fall Pledge Campaign: Pledge Sunday is This Sunday
You will have the opportunity share your pledge of time, talent and treasure as an offering in worship this Sunday, November 23.
Thanksgiving Services
This year’s community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30 PM at Flossmoor Community Church. Thanksgiving will be celebrated with the Holy Eucharist at St. John’s on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at 10:00 AM.
Holiday Cookie Walk
If you didn’t get a call asking you to bake your festive cookies or make candies for our Cookie Walk sale on December 6th, please know it was an oversight. We need your help! Our Cookie Walk is famous throughout the community and it helps raise money for outreach and for parish needs. In addition to bakers, a host of volunteers are needed. Please contact Alison Deniston.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
A few families still need to be adopted! Look for information in the undercroft. Pick up date is December 5.
Children and Youth Shopping for Christmas Baskets
Children and youth of all ages are invited to help shop for families in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program. We will meet at the church Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Blue Jeans Sunday II
The trees have provided more raking opportunities. Weather permitting, if you are able, please stay after church this Sunday, November 23, and help prepare the church grounds for winter.
Give to the Youth of Lawrence Hall
Once again we have the opportunity bring joy to the kids and youth of Lawrence Hall Youth Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Chicago. Daughters of the King encourages you to give checks or gift cards (from places such as Best Buy, Target, Jewel-Osco, iTunes, movie theaters, restaurants, and Chicago attractions). Please give the checks and gift cards to Iris Bestow by December 7.
Grande Prairie Singers Concert
“Winterlude 2014” is the season opener for the Grande Prairie Singers, scheduled at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 for students); the three-concert subscription is $40. Enjoy holiday favorites! See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets.
You will have the opportunity share your pledge of time, talent and treasure as an offering in worship this Sunday, November 23.
Thanksgiving Services
This year’s community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30 PM at Flossmoor Community Church. Thanksgiving will be celebrated with the Holy Eucharist at St. John’s on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at 10:00 AM.
Holiday Cookie Walk
If you didn’t get a call asking you to bake your festive cookies or make candies for our Cookie Walk sale on December 6th, please know it was an oversight. We need your help! Our Cookie Walk is famous throughout the community and it helps raise money for outreach and for parish needs. In addition to bakers, a host of volunteers are needed. Please contact Alison Deniston.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
A few families still need to be adopted! Look for information in the undercroft. Pick up date is December 5.
Children and Youth Shopping for Christmas Baskets
Children and youth of all ages are invited to help shop for families in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program. We will meet at the church Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Blue Jeans Sunday II
The trees have provided more raking opportunities. Weather permitting, if you are able, please stay after church this Sunday, November 23, and help prepare the church grounds for winter.
Give to the Youth of Lawrence Hall
Once again we have the opportunity bring joy to the kids and youth of Lawrence Hall Youth Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Chicago. Daughters of the King encourages you to give checks or gift cards (from places such as Best Buy, Target, Jewel-Osco, iTunes, movie theaters, restaurants, and Chicago attractions). Please give the checks and gift cards to Iris Bestow by December 7.
Grande Prairie Singers Concert
“Winterlude 2014” is the season opener for the Grande Prairie Singers, scheduled at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 for students); the three-concert subscription is $40. Enjoy holiday favorites! See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Announcements for November 16
Fall Pledge Campaign: Pledge Sunday is November 23
“Count Your Blessings, Share Your Blessings: Celebrate the Experience” is the theme of this year’s pledge campaign. Please share any blessings you have received through your life in this parish on the large banner in the undercroft. Pledge Sunday is November 23.
St. John’s Has a New Website
St. John’s website has been totally redone. Check it out HERE (same address as before – new content). And pick up a new refrigerator magnet with the web address and other contact information on Sunday.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
At 7:00 PM next Thursday, November 20th, the book club will meet in the Guild Room to discuss Brian D. McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith. Please join us, or maybe you would like to participate in the December 18th meeting. If so, get a copy of Joan Chittester’s Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope, which Chittester describes as “an anatomy of struggle and an account of the way hope grows in us, despite our moments of darkness, regardless of our regular bouts of depression. It is an invitation to look again at the struggles of life in order that we might remember how to recognize new life in our souls the next time our hearts turn again to day.”
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
This program provides gifts, necessities and food to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them at Christmas time. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can adopt a senior or family. Or you may contribute cash for the family that will be adopted by the children and youth of the parish. Pick up date is December 5.
Children and Youth Shopping for Christmas Baskets
Children and youth of all ages are invited to help shop for families in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program. We will meet at the church Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Yarn Ministry
The knitting group will meet Monday, November 17, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.
Youth Group Meeting This Sunday, November 16th
Flashlights and long underwear...High School Youth, please dress for warmth (don’t forget your mittens!) and bring a flashlight for this Sunday’s gathering at 4 PM. We’ll be outside in the neighborhood for a short while prepping for Caroling for Canned Goods (December 7th). We’ll also make posters to rev up the parish. Come brimming with creativity. Your sponsors will supply warm snacks and unwavering faith in your abilities and talents.
Thanksgiving Services
This year’s community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30 PM at Flossmoor Community Church. Thanksgiving will be celebrated with the Holy Eucharist at St. John’s on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at 10:00 AM.
“Count Your Blessings, Share Your Blessings: Celebrate the Experience” is the theme of this year’s pledge campaign. Please share any blessings you have received through your life in this parish on the large banner in the undercroft. Pledge Sunday is November 23.
St. John’s Has a New Website
St. John’s website has been totally redone. Check it out HERE (same address as before – new content). And pick up a new refrigerator magnet with the web address and other contact information on Sunday.
Practicing Our Faith Book Club
At 7:00 PM next Thursday, November 20th, the book club will meet in the Guild Room to discuss Brian D. McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith. Please join us, or maybe you would like to participate in the December 18th meeting. If so, get a copy of Joan Chittester’s Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope, which Chittester describes as “an anatomy of struggle and an account of the way hope grows in us, despite our moments of darkness, regardless of our regular bouts of depression. It is an invitation to look again at the struggles of life in order that we might remember how to recognize new life in our souls the next time our hearts turn again to day.”
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
This program provides gifts, necessities and food to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them at Christmas time. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can adopt a senior or family. Or you may contribute cash for the family that will be adopted by the children and youth of the parish. Pick up date is December 5.
Children and Youth Shopping for Christmas Baskets
Children and youth of all ages are invited to help shop for families in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program. We will meet at the church Sunday, November 23, at 3:00 PM. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Yarn Ministry
The knitting group will meet Monday, November 17, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Guild Room.
Youth Group Meeting This Sunday, November 16th
Flashlights and long underwear...High School Youth, please dress for warmth (don’t forget your mittens!) and bring a flashlight for this Sunday’s gathering at 4 PM. We’ll be outside in the neighborhood for a short while prepping for Caroling for Canned Goods (December 7th). We’ll also make posters to rev up the parish. Come brimming with creativity. Your sponsors will supply warm snacks and unwavering faith in your abilities and talents.
Thanksgiving Services
This year’s community interfaith Thanksgiving service featuring the Viking Choir will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:30 PM at Flossmoor Community Church. Thanksgiving will be celebrated with the Holy Eucharist at St. John’s on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at 10:00 AM.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Announcements for November 2
All Saints Open House
Everyone is invited to the traditional All Saints Open House at the Rectory this Sunday, November 2, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. All ages are welcome. Feel free to bring guests or friends. Come share conversation, beverages and hors d’oeuvres with old and new parish friends.
All Souls Day Service
This year we will commemorate All Souls Day on Monday, November 3. Please come for a special memorial celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7:00 PM. If you wish to submit names of loved ones to be remembered among the faithful departed, please pass those names along to the parish office. You may also bring an “ofrenda” to the service, some small memento of someone who has died. Along with candles, these will be placed on a special altar during the service.
High School Youth Group Joins Blue Jean Sunday
Instead of our regular meeting this week, let’s meet right after services and help ready our church grounds for winter. This is a service hour opportunity. Bring service hour sheets (NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, etc.) for sponsors to sign. One hour of service and fellowship rolled into one! Next Youth Group meeting: November 16.
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2014-2015 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 9. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Once again this year we have the opportunity to provide gifts and meet needs at Christmas time for families and seniors with limited income. Look for information in the undercroft.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will meet this month on Monday, November 17, not on their regular “first Monday.”
Ground Floor Opportunity
Ice Cream Social. Cookie Walk. Don’t miss out on what could be St. John’s next signature outreach event: Caroling for Canned Goods on Sunday, December 7th. Join our high school youth in strolling St. John’s immediate neighborhood that afternoon, singing Christmas carol favorites while collecting food donations for the Rich Township Food Pantry, which serves 1,000 needy families. Can’t sing, you say? We also need folks of all ages who can hum, chortle, ring jingle bells, pull wagons or who are simply willing to keep us company. Bring your friends. The best homemade cocoa will be served. Come do your part!
Everyone is invited to the traditional All Saints Open House at the Rectory this Sunday, November 2, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. All ages are welcome. Feel free to bring guests or friends. Come share conversation, beverages and hors d’oeuvres with old and new parish friends.
All Souls Day Service
This year we will commemorate All Souls Day on Monday, November 3. Please come for a special memorial celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7:00 PM. If you wish to submit names of loved ones to be remembered among the faithful departed, please pass those names along to the parish office. You may also bring an “ofrenda” to the service, some small memento of someone who has died. Along with candles, these will be placed on a special altar during the service.
High School Youth Group Joins Blue Jean Sunday
Instead of our regular meeting this week, let’s meet right after services and help ready our church grounds for winter. This is a service hour opportunity. Bring service hour sheets (NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, etc.) for sponsors to sign. One hour of service and fellowship rolled into one! Next Youth Group meeting: November 16.
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2014-2015 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 9. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Once again this year we have the opportunity to provide gifts and meet needs at Christmas time for families and seniors with limited income. Look for information in the undercroft.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will meet this month on Monday, November 17, not on their regular “first Monday.”
Ground Floor Opportunity
Ice Cream Social. Cookie Walk. Don’t miss out on what could be St. John’s next signature outreach event: Caroling for Canned Goods on Sunday, December 7th. Join our high school youth in strolling St. John’s immediate neighborhood that afternoon, singing Christmas carol favorites while collecting food donations for the Rich Township Food Pantry, which serves 1,000 needy families. Can’t sing, you say? We also need folks of all ages who can hum, chortle, ring jingle bells, pull wagons or who are simply willing to keep us company. Bring your friends. The best homemade cocoa will be served. Come do your part!
Friday, November 29, 2013
Announcements for December 1
Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
Thank you to everyone who has turned in pledge cards. If you have not yet done so, please turn them in as soon as possible to the parish office or place them in the alms basin on Sunday.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Pick up date is this Friday, December 6. Please bring your boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
Advent Wreath Making This Sunday
Come make your own Advent wreath this Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent. In the undercroft during the 9:00 education hour. All materials, along with information on Advent, will be provided. (If you already have a ring, bring it.) Regular Sunday School classes are on vacation this week.
Holiday Cookie Walk, December 7
Please bring your goodies to the undercroft next Friday, December 6. Cookies should be brought in disposable containers and candies bagged or wrapped in small quantities. Thank you for taking the time and effort to bake cookies and make candies! The sale begins the following day, December 7, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. Be sure to bring your families, neighbors and friends.
Courtney Reid Visits St. John’s, Sunday, December 8
Courtney Reid, Director of Operations on Bishop Lee’s staff, will visit St. John’s next Sunday, December 8. She will preach at both services and present a forum during the 9:00 a.m. education hour.
Caroling for Canned Goods: Everyone’s Invited
St. John’s high school youth group invites all of St John’s (plus friends and neighbors of all ages) to join us in “Caroling for Canned Goods” in our parish neighborhood on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 pm (we’ll meet in the undercroft). Help us help the hungry served by the Rich Township Food Pantry. And what caroling party would be complete without homemade cocoa? Please join us for the fun, and bring a wagon if you have one. Remember, musical talent is totally optional: it’s the spirit that counts! Questions or contributions? Please call Dee McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Thank you to everyone who has turned in pledge cards. If you have not yet done so, please turn them in as soon as possible to the parish office or place them in the alms basin on Sunday.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Pick up date is this Friday, December 6. Please bring your boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
Advent Wreath Making This Sunday
Come make your own Advent wreath this Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent. In the undercroft during the 9:00 education hour. All materials, along with information on Advent, will be provided. (If you already have a ring, bring it.) Regular Sunday School classes are on vacation this week.
Holiday Cookie Walk, December 7
Please bring your goodies to the undercroft next Friday, December 6. Cookies should be brought in disposable containers and candies bagged or wrapped in small quantities. Thank you for taking the time and effort to bake cookies and make candies! The sale begins the following day, December 7, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am. Be sure to bring your families, neighbors and friends.
Courtney Reid Visits St. John’s, Sunday, December 8
Courtney Reid, Director of Operations on Bishop Lee’s staff, will visit St. John’s next Sunday, December 8. She will preach at both services and present a forum during the 9:00 a.m. education hour.
Caroling for Canned Goods: Everyone’s Invited
St. John’s high school youth group invites all of St John’s (plus friends and neighbors of all ages) to join us in “Caroling for Canned Goods” in our parish neighborhood on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 pm (we’ll meet in the undercroft). Help us help the hungry served by the Rich Township Food Pantry. And what caroling party would be complete without homemade cocoa? Please join us for the fun, and bring a wagon if you have one. Remember, musical talent is totally optional: it’s the spirit that counts! Questions or contributions? Please call Dee McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Announcements for November 24
Stewardship: This Sunday is Pledge Sunday
Please bring your pledge cards to be offered during worship this Sunday, November 24.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to participate in the Christmas basket program. All families and seniors have been adopted, but cash contributions are still needed to support the Little Hands participation. Look for donation envelopes in the undercroft. Pick up date is December 6.
Little Hands Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Shopping
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Little Hands outreach ministry. This Sunday, November 24, we will shop for a family in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program. Gather at the church at 3:00 p.m. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Holiday Cookie Walk, December 7
There are many ways to help: Bake, volunteer, shop, or all three! Most of the proceeds go to local outreach and service agencies. For information, be in touch with Alison Deniston.
Blue Jeans Sunday – This Sunday, November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church this Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service (featuring the Viking Choir) will be held Wednesday, November 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague. St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thursday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath Making Sunday, December 1
Come make your own Advent wreath on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1. In the undercroft during the 9:00 education hour. All materials, along with information on Advent, will be provided. (If you already have a ring, bring it.)
Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The parish office will be closed November 28 & 29.
Caroling for Canned Goods: Everyone’s Invited
St. John’s high school youth group invites all of St John’s (plus friends and neighbors of all ages) to join us in “Caroling for Canned Goods” in our parish neighborhood on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 pm (we’ll meet in the undercroft). Help us help the hungry served by the Rich Township Food Pantry. And what caroling party would be complete without homemade cocoa? Please join us for the fun, and bring a wagon if you have one. Remember, musical talent is totally optional: it’s the spirit that counts! Questions or contributions? Please call Dee McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Please bring your pledge cards to be offered during worship this Sunday, November 24.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to participate in the Christmas basket program. All families and seniors have been adopted, but cash contributions are still needed to support the Little Hands participation. Look for donation envelopes in the undercroft. Pick up date is December 6.
Little Hands Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Shopping
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Little Hands outreach ministry. This Sunday, November 24, we will shop for a family in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program. Gather at the church at 3:00 p.m. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Holiday Cookie Walk, December 7
There are many ways to help: Bake, volunteer, shop, or all three! Most of the proceeds go to local outreach and service agencies. For information, be in touch with Alison Deniston.
Blue Jeans Sunday – This Sunday, November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church this Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service (featuring the Viking Choir) will be held Wednesday, November 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague. St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thursday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath Making Sunday, December 1
Come make your own Advent wreath on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1. In the undercroft during the 9:00 education hour. All materials, along with information on Advent, will be provided. (If you already have a ring, bring it.)
Parish Office Closed for Thanksgiving
The parish office will be closed November 28 & 29.
Caroling for Canned Goods: Everyone’s Invited
St. John’s high school youth group invites all of St John’s (plus friends and neighbors of all ages) to join us in “Caroling for Canned Goods” in our parish neighborhood on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 pm (we’ll meet in the undercroft). Help us help the hungry served by the Rich Township Food Pantry. And what caroling party would be complete without homemade cocoa? Please join us for the fun, and bring a wagon if you have one. Remember, musical talent is totally optional: it’s the spirit that counts! Questions or contributions? Please call Dee McManamy.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Announcements for November 17
Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, November 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Stewardship: Next Sunday is Pledge Sunday
This year you received three pledge cards: one for your pledge of financial support, one to pledge time and talent to programs and ministries at St. John’s, and one to pledge your efforts to outreach ministries. Please prayerfully consider what you can offer. Pledge Sunday is November 24. You may offer your pledge cards during worship on that day or return them to the parish office at any time before November 24.
High School Youth Group
The teen group will meet this Sunday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. We will be studying the Living Compass curriculum (please bring the books with you). In addition, we will discuss our December service project. Pulled pork sandwiches will be served for dinner. All high school aged teens are welcome. See you Sunday!
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Cathedral Shelter is one of the Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Chicago. It provides a wide range of services to homeless individuals and families and to people struggling with addiction. The Christmas Basket program provides gifts to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can help by adopting a senior or a family. You may also contribute cash towards the family adopted by Little Hands. Pick up date is December 6.
Little Hands Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Shopping
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Little Hands outreach ministry. Sunday, November 24, we will shop for a family in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program. Gather at the church at 3:00 p.m. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Holiday Cookie Walk
St. John’s annual Holiday Cookie Walk is December 7. Most of the money raised at the Cookie Walk goes to benefit local outreach and service agencies. Please say “yes” when we ask you to bake.
Blue Jeans Sunday – Next Sunday, November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church next Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service (featuring the Viking Choir) will be held Wednesday, November 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague. St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thursday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
The vestry meets Monday, November 18, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Stewardship: Next Sunday is Pledge Sunday
This year you received three pledge cards: one for your pledge of financial support, one to pledge time and talent to programs and ministries at St. John’s, and one to pledge your efforts to outreach ministries. Please prayerfully consider what you can offer. Pledge Sunday is November 24. You may offer your pledge cards during worship on that day or return them to the parish office at any time before November 24.
High School Youth Group
The teen group will meet this Sunday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. We will be studying the Living Compass curriculum (please bring the books with you). In addition, we will discuss our December service project. Pulled pork sandwiches will be served for dinner. All high school aged teens are welcome. See you Sunday!
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Cathedral Shelter is one of the Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Chicago. It provides a wide range of services to homeless individuals and families and to people struggling with addiction. The Christmas Basket program provides gifts to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can help by adopting a senior or a family. You may also contribute cash towards the family adopted by Little Hands. Pick up date is December 6.
Little Hands Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Shopping
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Little Hands outreach ministry. Sunday, November 24, we will shop for a family in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program. Gather at the church at 3:00 p.m. After shopping we will return to the church to wrap the presents.
Holiday Cookie Walk
St. John’s annual Holiday Cookie Walk is December 7. Most of the money raised at the Cookie Walk goes to benefit local outreach and service agencies. Please say “yes” when we ask you to bake.
Blue Jeans Sunday – Next Sunday, November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church next Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
Thanksgiving Services
The community interfaith Thanksgiving service (featuring the Viking Choir) will be held Wednesday, November 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Infant Jesus of Prague. St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thursday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m.
Grande Prairie Singers Season Opener
“Winterlude 2013,” will feature holiday music of many genres. The concert will be at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at Faith United Protestant Church, Park Forest. Highlights include the Grande Prairie Children's Choir and the Singers' new accompanist, our own Michael Soto! Advance-sale tickets are $15; $20 at the door; $10 for students at all times. Or consider a $40 season subscription for this concert and those in March and May. For more information or tickets, see Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Announcements for November 10
Stewardship: Annual Pledge Campaign
This year you received three pledge cards: one for your pledge of financial support, one to pledge time and talent to programs and ministries at St. John’s, and one to pledge your efforts to outreach ministries. Please prayerfully consider what you can offer. Pledge Sunday is November 24. You may offer your pledge cards during worship on that day or return them to the parish office at any time before November 24.
Loaves & Fishes This Sunday
Following the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 10, Loaves and Fishes is offering the traditional turkey and dressing brunch. Everyone is invited! If you can, bring a side or dessert to share. If it is not convenient to bring a dish, you are still welcome to share the feast and fellowship.
Parish Dinner Groups Sign Up Ends This Sunday
Sunday, November 10, is the last day to sign up for Parish Dinner Groups. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr. Please turn in your forms to Gale, Pastor Orr or the Parish office.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Cathedral Shelter is one of the Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Chicago. It provides a wide range of services to homeless individuals and families and to people struggling with addiction. The Christmas Basket program provides gifts to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can help by adopting a senior or a family.
Coffee Hour Contributions
Thank you to all who have contributed over the last two weeks to support coffee hour expenses. In the weeks and months ahead please continue to be mindful of the need to support this ministry.
Holiday Cookie Walk
St. John’s annual Holiday Cookie Walk is December 7. Most of the money raised at the Cookie Walk goes to benefit local outreach and service agencies. Please say “yes” when we ask you to bake.
Blue Jeans Sunday – November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
This year you received three pledge cards: one for your pledge of financial support, one to pledge time and talent to programs and ministries at St. John’s, and one to pledge your efforts to outreach ministries. Please prayerfully consider what you can offer. Pledge Sunday is November 24. You may offer your pledge cards during worship on that day or return them to the parish office at any time before November 24.
Loaves & Fishes This Sunday
Following the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 10, Loaves and Fishes is offering the traditional turkey and dressing brunch. Everyone is invited! If you can, bring a side or dessert to share. If it is not convenient to bring a dish, you are still welcome to share the feast and fellowship.
Parish Dinner Groups Sign Up Ends This Sunday
Sunday, November 10, is the last day to sign up for Parish Dinner Groups. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr. Please turn in your forms to Gale, Pastor Orr or the Parish office.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
Cathedral Shelter is one of the Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Chicago. It provides a wide range of services to homeless individuals and families and to people struggling with addiction. The Christmas Basket program provides gifts to families and seniors who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Information is available in the undercroft on how you can help by adopting a senior or a family.
Coffee Hour Contributions
Thank you to all who have contributed over the last two weeks to support coffee hour expenses. In the weeks and months ahead please continue to be mindful of the need to support this ministry.
Holiday Cookie Walk
St. John’s annual Holiday Cookie Walk is December 7. Most of the money raised at the Cookie Walk goes to benefit local outreach and service agencies. Please say “yes” when we ask you to bake.
Blue Jeans Sunday – November 24
Help out with fall clean up of our parish grounds. Wear your gardening clothes to church Sunday, November 24, and stay a little while after church to do landscape work.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Announcements for December 2
Please Return Your Pledge Cards
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, you may place them in the offering plate at any service or return them to the parish office. Thank you.
Make Advent Wreaths This Sunday
Whether you live alone or with family, the Advent wreath is a wonderful way to keep the season of Advent at home. Supplies, instructions, and devotions for use with the wreath will be available this Sunday, December 2, during the 9:00 hour in the undercroft. (Bring your own ring if you have one.)
Sunday School Classes Will Not Meet This Sunday
Sunday School participants of all ages are encouraged to make Advent wreaths during the education hour this Sunday.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Pick Up is December 7
One family of two still needs to be adopted. Please bring all wrapped, boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7.
Little Hands Christmas Basket Shopping
The youth of Little Hands will meet at the church on Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. to go shopping for their family. (NOTE corrected time.) They’ll return to church to wrap the gifts.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. Order online at www.foundation153.org, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets or information.
Community Prayer Service
Flossmoor Community Church invites people from throughout our community to come together in a simple service of prayer and music the first Wednesday evening of each month. The next service is Wednesday, December 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Community House across the street from Flossmoor Community Church.
Vestry Nominations
The vestry nominating committee will be meeting soon. If you feel you might be called to this particular ministry, please speak to the Rector or one of the Wardens.
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, you may place them in the offering plate at any service or return them to the parish office. Thank you.
Make Advent Wreaths This Sunday
Whether you live alone or with family, the Advent wreath is a wonderful way to keep the season of Advent at home. Supplies, instructions, and devotions for use with the wreath will be available this Sunday, December 2, during the 9:00 hour in the undercroft. (Bring your own ring if you have one.)
Sunday School Classes Will Not Meet This Sunday
Sunday School participants of all ages are encouraged to make Advent wreaths during the education hour this Sunday.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Pick Up is December 7
One family of two still needs to be adopted. Please bring all wrapped, boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7.
Little Hands Christmas Basket Shopping
The youth of Little Hands will meet at the church on Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. to go shopping for their family. (NOTE corrected time.) They’ll return to church to wrap the gifts.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. Order online at www.foundation153.org, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets or information.
Community Prayer Service
Flossmoor Community Church invites people from throughout our community to come together in a simple service of prayer and music the first Wednesday evening of each month. The next service is Wednesday, December 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Community House across the street from Flossmoor Community Church.
Vestry Nominations
The vestry nominating committee will be meeting soon. If you feel you might be called to this particular ministry, please speak to the Rector or one of the Wardens.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Announcements for November 25
Please Return Your Pledge Cards
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, you may place them in the offering plate at any service or return them to the parish office. Thank you.
St. John’s Holiday Cookie Walk is Next Saturday, December 1
The Cookie Walk depends upon bakers throughout the parish providing homemade cookies. It’s time to bake! The Cookie Walk is a significant fundraiser that benefits local charities as well as the parish. Please bring your cookies to the church on Friday, November 30. For information or to help out, contact Alison Deniston.
Pick Up Your Copy of Thrive
Copies of the new feature magazine Thrive from the Diocese of Chicago are available at the church. Pick up a copy (one per household, please). It is also available on line here.
Calling Little Hands Bakers
Youth of the church are invited to come make cookies for the Cookie Walk: Thursday, November 29, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Moxleys.
Sunday School Classes on Vacation for Thanksgiving
All Sunday School classes for children and adults are on vacation this Sunday, November 25.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Pick Up is December 7
One family of two still needs to be adopted. Please bring all wrapped, boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7.
Little Hands Christmas Basket Shopping
The youth of Little Hands will meet at the church on Sunday, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. to go shopping for their family. They’ll return to church to wrap the gifts.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Blue Jeans Sunday This Sunday
Last call to help tidy up St. John’s grounds for the winter. Wear blue jeans this Sunday and stay for an hour or after church to help rake and bag.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. Order online, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” It features Pergolesi's Magnificat, “Ave Maria” by both Bruckner and Rachmaninoff, and holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas.” Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students. Season subscriptions, including the March and May concerts, are $40. Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, you may place them in the offering plate at any service or return them to the parish office. Thank you.
St. John’s Holiday Cookie Walk is Next Saturday, December 1
The Cookie Walk depends upon bakers throughout the parish providing homemade cookies. It’s time to bake! The Cookie Walk is a significant fundraiser that benefits local charities as well as the parish. Please bring your cookies to the church on Friday, November 30. For information or to help out, contact Alison Deniston.
Pick Up Your Copy of Thrive
Copies of the new feature magazine Thrive from the Diocese of Chicago are available at the church. Pick up a copy (one per household, please). It is also available on line here.
Calling Little Hands Bakers
Youth of the church are invited to come make cookies for the Cookie Walk: Thursday, November 29, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Moxleys.
Sunday School Classes on Vacation for Thanksgiving
All Sunday School classes for children and adults are on vacation this Sunday, November 25.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket Pick Up is December 7
One family of two still needs to be adopted. Please bring all wrapped, boxed and labeled gifts to the parish office by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7.
Little Hands Christmas Basket Shopping
The youth of Little Hands will meet at the church on Sunday, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. to go shopping for their family. They’ll return to church to wrap the gifts.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Blue Jeans Sunday This Sunday
Last call to help tidy up St. John’s grounds for the winter. Wear blue jeans this Sunday and stay for an hour or after church to help rake and bag.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. Order online, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” It features Pergolesi's Magnificat, “Ave Maria” by both Bruckner and Rachmaninoff, and holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas.” Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students. Season subscriptions, including the March and May concerts, are $40. Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Announcements for November 18
Stewardship: Pledge Sunday is This Sunday
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, please bring them to worship this Sunday, November 18. You will have the opportunity to present them at the offertory.
Vestry Meets This Monday
The vestry meets November 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
St. John’s Holiday Cookie Walk is December 1
The Cookie Walk depends upon bakers throughout the parish providing homemade cookies. It’s time to bake! The Cookie Walk is a significant fundraiser that benefits local charities as well as the parish.
Thanksgiving Holiday Worship Services
St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thanksgiving Day, November 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The annual community interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the H-F Viking Choir will be held this year at St. Joseph’s in Homewood, November 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets: Several Families Still Need to be Adopted
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Gift cards, cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Blue Jeans Sunday This Sunday
Wear blue jeans to church this Sunday and next Sunday (November 18 and 25) and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping work.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. If you order by Nov. 19, prices are $50 for a 6-8' tree, $60 for an 8-10' tree. ($10 more for orders after Nov. 19.) Order online at www.foundation153.org, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald for information or tickets.
If you have not already returned your pledge cards, please bring them to worship this Sunday, November 18. You will have the opportunity to present them at the offertory.
Vestry Meets This Monday
The vestry meets November 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
St. John’s Holiday Cookie Walk is December 1
The Cookie Walk depends upon bakers throughout the parish providing homemade cookies. It’s time to bake! The Cookie Walk is a significant fundraiser that benefits local charities as well as the parish.
Thanksgiving Holiday Worship Services
St. John’s Thanksgiving celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be Thanksgiving Day, November 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The annual community interfaith Thanksgiving Service with the H-F Viking Choir will be held this year at St. Joseph’s in Homewood, November 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets: Several Families Still Need to be Adopted
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Gift cards, cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Blue Jeans Sunday This Sunday
Wear blue jeans to church this Sunday and next Sunday (November 18 and 25) and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping work.
Homewood Education Foundation Selling Christmas Trees Again
Foundation 153, which raises money for Homewood's elementary schools, is selling premium Frasier firs straight from Michigan. If you order by Nov. 19, prices are $50 for a 6-8' tree, $60 for an 8-10' tree. ($10 more for orders after Nov. 19.) Order online at www.foundation153.org, and pick up your tree at Homewood's Holiday Lights Festival on Friday, December 7 from 3 - 9 pm. For more information, see Tracie or Mark Moxley.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald for information or tickets.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Announcements for November 11
Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
Pledge Sunday is November 18. On that Sunday you will have the opportunity to offer your pledge during worship. Or they may be returned to the parish office at any time.
Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way you can help with recovery and relief efforts following this devastating storm. You can donate online here. Flyers with information on donating are also available on the information tables.
Loaves and Fishes This Sunday, November 11
Loaves and Fishes (formerly known as Brunch Bunch) will present their annual Thanksgiving parish brunch following the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 11. Turkey and dressing will be provided. Last names A-R, please bring a side dish; S-Z a dessert. Whether or not you are able to bring a dish, you are welcome; please plan to come!
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Parish Dinner Groups
This Sunday is your last chance to sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 18 and 25, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NOTE DATE CHANGE.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” It features Pergolesi's Magnificat, “Ave Maria” by both Bruckner and Rachmaninoff, and holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas.” Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students. Season subscriptions, including the March and May concerts, are $40. Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Pledge Sunday is November 18. On that Sunday you will have the opportunity to offer your pledge during worship. Or they may be returned to the parish office at any time.
Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way you can help with recovery and relief efforts following this devastating storm. You can donate online here. Flyers with information on donating are also available on the information tables.
Loaves and Fishes This Sunday, November 11
Loaves and Fishes (formerly known as Brunch Bunch) will present their annual Thanksgiving parish brunch following the 10:00 a.m. service this Sunday, November 11. Turkey and dressing will be provided. Last names A-R, please bring a side dish; S-Z a dessert. Whether or not you are able to bring a dish, you are welcome; please plan to come!
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Parish Dinner Groups
This Sunday is your last chance to sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 18 and 25, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NOTE DATE CHANGE.
Wonderful Holiday Concert December 9
The Grande Prairie Singers open their 2012-13 concert season at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, Faith UP Church in Park Forest, with “Winterlude.” It features Pergolesi's Magnificat, “Ave Maria” by both Bruckner and Rachmaninoff, and holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas.” Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students. Season subscriptions, including the March and May concerts, are $40. Contact Bob or Betsy Burgwald.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Announcements for November 4
Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
As you consider your pledge for 2013, reflect upon: How does St. John’s help you connect to God, to your faith, to a caring community, and to the needs of the world? Pledge cards can be returned to the parish office at any time or you will have the opportunity to offer them within worship on Sunday, November 18.
Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way you can help with recovery and relief efforts following this devastating storm. You can donate online here. Flyers with information on donating are also available on the information tables.
Guest Preacher This Sunday: The Rev. Jim Steen
The Rev. Jim Steen, Director of Ministries on Bishop Lee’s leadership team, will preach at both services Sunday, November 4.
Adult Forum with Jim Steen
Everyone is invited to a forum with Jim Steen, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Classroom 4 in the Education Wing. Come hear about new initiatives in the Diocese of Chicago to enhance congregational vitality. Ask questions about programs and activities in the Diocese.
All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory
All parishioners and guests are invited to the Rector’s annual All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory, this Sunday afternoon, November 4, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes Next Sunday, November 11
Loaves and Fishes (formerly known as Brunch Bunch) will present their annual Thanksgiving parish brunch following the 10:00 a.m. service next Sunday, November 11. Plan to come!
Remembering the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ Day
We will offer special prayers for the faithful departed at the Wednesday morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist on November 7. Please phone or e-mail the parish office if you have individuals you would like included in these prayers.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room
Parish Dinner Groups Sign up for the 2012-2013
Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 11. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 18 and 25, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NOTE DATE CHANGE.
Central Standard Time Resumes This Sunday, November 4
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
As you consider your pledge for 2013, reflect upon: How does St. John’s help you connect to God, to your faith, to a caring community, and to the needs of the world? Pledge cards can be returned to the parish office at any time or you will have the opportunity to offer them within worship on Sunday, November 18.
Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Episcopal Relief and Development is one way you can help with recovery and relief efforts following this devastating storm. You can donate online here. Flyers with information on donating are also available on the information tables.
Guest Preacher This Sunday: The Rev. Jim Steen
The Rev. Jim Steen, Director of Ministries on Bishop Lee’s leadership team, will preach at both services Sunday, November 4.
Adult Forum with Jim Steen
Everyone is invited to a forum with Jim Steen, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Classroom 4 in the Education Wing. Come hear about new initiatives in the Diocese of Chicago to enhance congregational vitality. Ask questions about programs and activities in the Diocese.
All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory
All parishioners and guests are invited to the Rector’s annual All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory, this Sunday afternoon, November 4, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Loaves and Fishes Next Sunday, November 11
Loaves and Fishes (formerly known as Brunch Bunch) will present their annual Thanksgiving parish brunch following the 10:00 a.m. service next Sunday, November 11. Plan to come!
Remembering the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ Day
We will offer special prayers for the faithful departed at the Wednesday morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist on November 7. Please phone or e-mail the parish office if you have individuals you would like included in these prayers.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. Every holiday season they care for nearly 1,000 children and families. Gift cards from Target, grocery stores, book or music stores, clothing stores or cash or checks (made out to Lawrence Hall Youth Services) would all be appreciated. December 14 is the deadline. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room
Parish Dinner Groups Sign up for the 2012-2013
Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 11. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 18 and 25, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. NOTE DATE CHANGE.
Central Standard Time Resumes This Sunday, November 4
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Announcements for October 28
Stewardship: Annual Pledge Drive
You should soon be receiving the mailing with information about St. John’s annual pledge drive. Please take the time to read and consider the enclosed information. Please also reflect on the words on the back of the pledge card. St. John’s is a “place to connect.” How does St. John’s help you connect to God, to your faith, to a caring community, and to the needs of the world? Pledge cards can be returned to the parish office at any time or you will have the opportunity to offer them within worship on Sunday, November 18.
Guest Preacher November 4: The Rev. Jim Steen
The Rev. Jim Steen, Director of Ministries on Bishop Lee’s leadership team, will preach at both services Sunday, November 4. He will also present a forum and be available for questions during the 9:00 a.m. hour in the adult Sunday School class in the Education Wing.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory
All parishioners and guests are invited to the Rector’s annual All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory, Sunday, November 4, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Remembering the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ Day
We will offer special prayers for the faithful departed at the Wednesday morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist on November 7. Please phone or e-mail the parish office if you have individuals you would like included in these prayers.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 11. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 11 and 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Central Standard Time Resumes November 4
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
You should soon be receiving the mailing with information about St. John’s annual pledge drive. Please take the time to read and consider the enclosed information. Please also reflect on the words on the back of the pledge card. St. John’s is a “place to connect.” How does St. John’s help you connect to God, to your faith, to a caring community, and to the needs of the world? Pledge cards can be returned to the parish office at any time or you will have the opportunity to offer them within worship on Sunday, November 18.
Guest Preacher November 4: The Rev. Jim Steen
The Rev. Jim Steen, Director of Ministries on Bishop Lee’s leadership team, will preach at both services Sunday, November 4. He will also present a forum and be available for questions during the 9:00 a.m. hour in the adult Sunday School class in the Education Wing.
Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets
The youth of Little Hands are spearheading St. John’s participation in the Cathedral Shelter Christmas basket program this year. Look for their table during coffee hour. Or you can stop by the parish office anytime to adopt a family.
All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory
All parishioners and guests are invited to the Rector’s annual All Saints’ Open House at the Rectory, Sunday, November 4, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Remembering the Faithful Departed on All Saints’ Day
We will offer special prayers for the faithful departed at the Wednesday morning celebration of the Holy Eucharist on November 7. Please phone or e-mail the parish office if you have individuals you would like included in these prayers.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting on Monday, November 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room
Parish Dinner Groups
Sign up for the 2012-2013 Parish Dinner Groups continues through Sunday, November 11. Information and forms for signing up will be found on a table in the undercroft. If you have any questions regarding this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow parishioners a little bit better, please talk to Gale Michael or Pastor Orr.
Blue Jeans Sundays in November
Mark your calendars. Wear blue jeans to church on Sunday and plan to stay after for an hour or so and help with outside fall landscaping clean up work. November 11 and 24, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Central Standard Time Resumes November 4
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
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