Friday, June 12, 2015
Reflection for June 14
These Sundays, sometimes called “Green Sundays,” are not simply filler or “ordinary time.” The season after Pentecost continues the Paschal cycle from the commemoration of the first Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, to the celebration of the final Advent or “Second Coming,” when Christ will come in glory…. It is, of course, in these Sundays after Pentecost that we actually live—that is, in the period between the first and final coming (Advent); but in the liturgy, all of time, past, present, and future, is laid before us to be celebrated in the mystery of the liturgical year (Leonel L. Mitchell, Praying Shapes Believing).
Friday, June 5, 2015
Announcements for June 7
We Welcome Bishop Epting This Sunday
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s this Sunday, June 7. He will preach and preside at both services. Deacon Chere Bates will also be joining us. Please plan to be present to welcome them to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Forum With Bishop Epting
What is an assisting Bishop? What’s new in the Diocese of Chicago? Parishioners of all ages are invited to a forum with Bishop Epting at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Bring all of your questions! The forum will meet in the adult education classroom in the education wing.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
Looking Ahead: Fourth of July Ice Cream Social
St. John’s ice cream social is a wonderful part of the Fourth of July tradition in Flossmoor. It is our gift to the community. Many volunteers are needed on July 4th, and also for set up on July 3rd and clean up afterwards. Can you contribute time to help set up, host, or clean up for the event? Contact Gale Michael to volunteer. Contributions from parishioners help us continue to offer children’s entertainment at the event and to keep food costs low. Look for donation envelopes around the church.
Parish Office Summer Hours
This Monday, June 8, the parish office begins summer hours. The office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s this Sunday, June 7. He will preach and preside at both services. Deacon Chere Bates will also be joining us. Please plan to be present to welcome them to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Forum With Bishop Epting
What is an assisting Bishop? What’s new in the Diocese of Chicago? Parishioners of all ages are invited to a forum with Bishop Epting at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Bring all of your questions! The forum will meet in the adult education classroom in the education wing.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
Looking Ahead: Fourth of July Ice Cream Social
St. John’s ice cream social is a wonderful part of the Fourth of July tradition in Flossmoor. It is our gift to the community. Many volunteers are needed on July 4th, and also for set up on July 3rd and clean up afterwards. Can you contribute time to help set up, host, or clean up for the event? Contact Gale Michael to volunteer. Contributions from parishioners help us continue to offer children’s entertainment at the event and to keep food costs low. Look for donation envelopes around the church.
Parish Office Summer Hours
This Monday, June 8, the parish office begins summer hours. The office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
Reflection for June 7
My doing science is kind of like playing a board game with God. It is a great game, where God and I can interact with each other. We are not equals, but God is happy to see someone solve the puzzle a little bit (Guy Consolmagno, SJ, researcher at the Vatican Observatory, interviewed in Christian Century, June 10, 2015).
Friday, May 29, 2015
Announcements for May 31
Parish Picnic and Planting the Garden this Sunday
The annual beginning of summer parish picnic will be this Sunday, May 31, following the 10:00 AM service. As usual hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Bring a side or dessert if you wish. And wear gardening clothes and bring a trowel if you can. We have over 100 plants to plant in the parish food garden. Throughout the summer the produce from these plants will be donated to a local food pantry.
The Bishop is Coming
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s on Sunday, June 7. Please plan to be present to welcome him to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
Ice Cream Social
We’re gearing up for the St. John’s Annual Community Ice Cream Social scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. Skiddles and Twistina will entertain us with their balloon creations. We will have ice cream, cold drinks, hot dogs and cookies. All of this happens immediately following the 10 a.m. Flossmoor Children’s Parade and runs through about 12:30 p.m. Your participation is what makes this event a success. Are you able to bring in some wildflowers or flowers from your garden? Can you put up flyers around town? Can you help move tables and tents outside? Can you meet and greet our guests? Can you scoop ice cream or cut watermelon on July 3rd? Do you have a card table or two that we can borrow? How about (and this is for everyone) praying for glorious weather? Contact Gale Michael with offers to help and/or questions.
The annual beginning of summer parish picnic will be this Sunday, May 31, following the 10:00 AM service. As usual hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Bring a side or dessert if you wish. And wear gardening clothes and bring a trowel if you can. We have over 100 plants to plant in the parish food garden. Throughout the summer the produce from these plants will be donated to a local food pantry.
The Bishop is Coming
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s on Sunday, June 7. Please plan to be present to welcome him to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
Ice Cream Social
We’re gearing up for the St. John’s Annual Community Ice Cream Social scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. Skiddles and Twistina will entertain us with their balloon creations. We will have ice cream, cold drinks, hot dogs and cookies. All of this happens immediately following the 10 a.m. Flossmoor Children’s Parade and runs through about 12:30 p.m. Your participation is what makes this event a success. Are you able to bring in some wildflowers or flowers from your garden? Can you put up flyers around town? Can you help move tables and tents outside? Can you meet and greet our guests? Can you scoop ice cream or cut watermelon on July 3rd? Do you have a card table or two that we can borrow? How about (and this is for everyone) praying for glorious weather? Contact Gale Michael with offers to help and/or questions.
Reflection for May 31
The much-maligned doctrine of the Trinity is an assertion that, appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, there is only one God (Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking).
Friday, May 22, 2015
Announcements for May 24
The Picnic is Coming
The annual beginning of summer parish picnic will be next Sunday, May 31, following the 10:00 AM service. (This is a week earlier than originally published.) As usual hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Bring a side or dessert if you wish. We will also plant and bless the parish food garden.
The Bishop is Coming
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s on Sunday, June 7. Please plan to be present to welcome him to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Calling All Graduates
If you, or someone in your family, is graduating this spring (at any level) please email or phone the parish office. A couple of sentences with graduation details and future plans, if known, would be great. We will celebrate all parish graduates on May 31.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
A Request from Tuti Arquilla
I’m requesting caring Episcopalians to “baby sit” our home during our estate sale (under the direction of Joanne Fisher): Friday, May 29, 9-2; Saturday, May 30, 9-2; Sunday May 31, 11-3. Food and drinks will be provided and you will be allowed to shop. Call 798-1812. Thanks.
Don’t miss it! Youth Group lock-in is Friday, May 29th, 7:00 pm
Parents: pick up by 8:30 am, Saturday, May 30th. An overnight celebration of a great year together—bring your friends, sleeping bags, yoga mats and a willingness to explore the weird and wonderful. You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation of yourselves and St. John’s. Please return your completed permission slips to the parish office, Dee McManamy or Margi Strombeck before May 29th. Wear comfortable clothing you can be active in AND have clean feet (you’ll find out why). Any questions OR if you need permission slips for you and/or your guests, please call or text Dee McManamy or Margi Strombeck.
Parish Office Closure
The parish office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
The annual beginning of summer parish picnic will be next Sunday, May 31, following the 10:00 AM service. (This is a week earlier than originally published.) As usual hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Bring a side or dessert if you wish. We will also plant and bless the parish food garden.
The Bishop is Coming
The Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting, assisting bishop in the Diocese of Chicago, will visit St. John’s on Sunday, June 7. Please plan to be present to welcome him to the parish. Read more about Bishop Epting HERE.
Calling All Graduates
If you, or someone in your family, is graduating this spring (at any level) please email or phone the parish office. A couple of sentences with graduation details and future plans, if known, would be great. We will celebrate all parish graduates on May 31.
Michael Soto Recital at St. John’s
You are invited to an exploration of musical influences and inspirations, featuring works of J.S. Bach, Alan Hovhaness, Jean Langlais, and Maurice Duruflé. The recital will take place at St. John's on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will benefit the Grande Prairie Children’s Choir.
A Request from Tuti Arquilla
I’m requesting caring Episcopalians to “baby sit” our home during our estate sale (under the direction of Joanne Fisher): Friday, May 29, 9-2; Saturday, May 30, 9-2; Sunday May 31, 11-3. Food and drinks will be provided and you will be allowed to shop. Call 798-1812. Thanks.
Don’t miss it! Youth Group lock-in is Friday, May 29th, 7:00 pm
Parents: pick up by 8:30 am, Saturday, May 30th. An overnight celebration of a great year together—bring your friends, sleeping bags, yoga mats and a willingness to explore the weird and wonderful. You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation of yourselves and St. John’s. Please return your completed permission slips to the parish office, Dee McManamy or Margi Strombeck before May 29th. Wear comfortable clothing you can be active in AND have clean feet (you’ll find out why). Any questions OR if you need permission slips for you and/or your guests, please call or text Dee McManamy or Margi Strombeck.
Parish Office Closure
The parish office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
Reflection for May 24
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability (Acts 2:1-4).
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