Celebrate Epiphany with Worship, Potluck Brunch, and a Visit from our Bishop

Dear Friends,

The Feast of the Epiphany is the  day on which we conclude our Christmas celebrations. Traditionally observed on January 6, we will hold our celebration as part of the 10 am worship service on January 5th. There will be only one service that day, so we invite those who attend the 8 am service to gather at the 10 am service.

We will hear the story of the visitation of the Magi (the wise ones who traveled from the East following the star to Bethlehem), and we will also greet Bishop Shaw, who will preside and preach. Afterwards, there will be a celebratory brunch, and a time of conversation with the bishop.  Please read on to see how you can help with the brunch. This is a wonderful opportunity to thank Bishop Shaw for his two decades of service to our diocese. I hope you can join us.

Faithfully,

Tom

Sunday January 5 Potluck Brunch after Worship

We’ll have a simple but joyful brunch after the 10 am worship service. If you are able to contribute to the meal, please bring something to share – desserts, crackers, cheese, vegetable platters, sandwiches – any kind of easy to eat finger food is welcome. It will help up plan if you can contact Kathleen McCormick to let her know what you are bringing (or if you want to know what would be good to add to the table. You can reach her at: ks_mccormick@comcast.net

Christmas Services – O Come, Let Us Adore Him

Our celebration of Christmas begins on Christmas Eve, and continues for the 12 days of Christmas, culminating in our celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 5th.

Christmas Eve
Family Service and Eucharist at 4 pm
Candlelight Service and Eucharist with Choir at 10 pm

Christmas Day
Holy Eucharist at 10 am

The Feast of St. John the Evangelist, Friday December 27Evensong at 6:30 pm, followed by refreshments

The First Sunday of Christmas, December 29
Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am

The Feast of the Epiphany, Sunday January 5
Holy Eucharist at 10 am, with the Visitation of Bishop Shaw

 

Carol Sing

St. John's Community Carol Sing Flyer

St. John’s Community Carol Sing

St. John’s welcomes the community to our Carol Sing on Saturday, December 21 at 5 pm. This year, rather than a formal Lessons and Carols Service, we are having a gathering for all ages to sing the beloved carols of Advent and Christmas. There will be an opportunity to choose your favorite carols to sing, and afterwards all are invited to a reception in the Parish Hall. Parishioners are invited to bring a dessert to share for the reception. Nursery care will be available during the Sing.

A Visit from St. Nicholas

 

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St. Nicholas arrives for his visit

On Sunday, December 8th, our Godly Play students and teachers were delighted by a surprise visit from St. Nicholas (who no doubt was on his way home after the celebrations of the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6th). The children heard the story of this early Christian saint, and received small gifts. Later in church, one child noticed that one of our own patriarchs, Steve Spinetto, bore a distinct resemblance to St. Nick.

 

St. Nicholas and the children of St. John's

St. Nicholas and the children of St. John’s

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St. Nicholas and one of his fans