Dear Friends,
Last weekend I had the chance to spend some time in the cellars beneath our buildings. Ken Stone, who faithfully tends to the care of our buildings, and Brian O’Neill our sexton, were each showing me where things were not working. Water in the cellar of the Parish Hous from all the rain, then a leak in the pipe that brings water into the building, and finally, sections of the heating ducts that bring hot air to the church which had fallen to the ground. Continue reading
Hymns for this Sunday (all from The Hymnal 1982):
Want to Learn More about St. John’s and our Life Together?
Come to the Sunday Forum on March 17th
Join our rector, Tom, and Senior Warden Louis Tompros, for an introduction to our life together. We’ll share some of the basics about St. John’s, the Episcopal Church, and the Christian faith. Though designed for those new to the parish, all are welcome to attend!
Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown is offering a Lenten Retreat on March 9th on the theme of “Songs of Hope.” The day will balance prayer and song, silence and sharing. Lunch is potluck & all are invited to bring a simple offering.
The retreat will be held at Church of our Saviour in Arlington. Please register by March 2nd.
For more information about the retreat, including the day’s schedule, check here:
Saturday March 16, 2013, 10 to 3, a quiet retreat day offered by Episcopal priest, author and spiritual director, the Rev Lyn G. Brakeman, at Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Lyn is also a Priest Associate here at St. John’s. Retreatants will be invited to explore, through meditations, conversations, journaling, and personal prayer, some basic Christian vocabulary, words we often use without really knowing what they mean in lived experience. Little things like grace, sin, salvation, the holy are not cereal brands, but rooted in ancient and biblical contexts. What do they mean to you? Individual spiritual direction will be offered for anyone who desires it. The goal is to enrich and enliven Christian spirituality in a beautiful space with lots of places to rest in God and pray, and enjoy a good warm lunch.
You may register on line at Miramarretreat.org, email at miramarma@aol.com, call 781-585-2460. Check website for more information. Fee is $39 with a deposit of $15.
Congratulations to Megan and Ben Popp on the birth of their daughter, Abigail, who was born on Saturday. She joins siblings Henry and Rosie. Mom and Abigail are home and well.
Last Sunday at the 10 am service, we commissioned a Discernment Committee for Charles Stang, a member of our parish who is considering a call to the priesthood. In the Episcopal Church, the first step for any person contemplating ordained ministry is to meet with a group from the local parish to explore a call. The committee then brings a recommendation to the Vestry in June. Members of Charlie’s committee are Elizabeth Jordan, Stephen Spinetto, Maureen Lavely, and Jonathan McCormick. Please keep them and Charlie in your prayers.