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April/ May 2022
Journey to Easter: an exploration and celebration of salvation
The end of the season of Lent into Holy Week is one of the most contemplative times of the year for the Episcopal church, both spiritually and liturgically. Gather with us each day in prayer, worship, joy and sorrow as we meditate on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 10
Palm Sunday Sunday,April 10, 8:00 a.m. &10:30 a.m.
Come participate in Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem! A full service that starts with a procession with palms and celebration. Includes the Liturgy of the Palms with the Passion Narrative.
April 13
Wednesday Healing & Eucharist Service Wednesday,April 13, 5:15 p.m.
The last Wednesday service before the Easter Triduum. Includes Communion and healing. There is no Wednesday night dinner.
April 14
Maundy Thursday Thursday,April 14, 6:00 p.m.
Jesus institutes the Sacrament of Holy Communion as he shares his last supper with the disciples and washes their feet. Includes Holy Eucharist.The organ is silenced until the Great Vigil of Easter.
Overnight Prayer Vigil: Additional information can be found on page 2.
April 15
Good Friday Friday,April 15
Stations of the Cross, St. Joseph’s, 12 p.m. (noon) Personal meditations and readings of Jesus’ journey to the cross.
The Good Friday Liturgy, St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.
A service centered in the narrative of the Passion of the Cross, which invites us into the central mystery of salvation. It’s a quiet service of meditation and mourning.
April 16
Great Vigil of Easter (Holy Saturday) Saturday,April 16, 8:00 p.m.
New light springs from darkness as we light the Paschal Candle and remember our salvation history in darkness, and celebrate with full radiance the first Eucharist of Easter.
April 17
Easter Sunday Sunday,April 17, 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Hallelujah, Christ is risen! Includes music and Holy Eucharist.The cross is decorated with flowers picked by parishioners and children. After the 10:30 a.m. service, there is an Easter Egg hunt for the kids.
INSIDE this issue
Gethsemane Prayer Vigil Page 2
Triduum Page 3
Parish Family Life Update Page 6
Children’s Easter Page 8
THE EPISTLE Gethsemane Prayer Vigil By Lizzie Shepherd ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 302 Green Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Founded in 1817 in Fayetteville, N.C., and today a worshipping community of more than 700 parishioners
Clergy, Staff, & Officers Rector The Rev. Robert M. Alves Sr. Warden Dickson Schaefer Jr. Warden Kim Hensley Clerk of Vestry Judy Brown Treasurer Mary Flagg Haugh Director of Music David Lussier Administrative Coordinator Trishia Medema Communications Coordinator Kelly Goodman Preschool Director Sarah Garrett Parish Cook Bob Jenkins Sexton James Henderson
The Vestry Shelby Doyle Angela Packer Zachary Parisian Lizzie Shepherd Kim Hensley Barry Neff Dr. Dickson Schaefer Deborah Whitehead Hal Broadfoot Rachel Cooper-Leal Dr. Charles Haworth Fred Klinck
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ust before Jesus was crucified, he went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray in anticipation of what was to come. His disciples were to keep watch while they waited for him and many fell asleep. Jesus said to them, “Could you not keep awake for one hour?” (Mark 26:40) You are invited to sign up for an hour of prayer between the Maundy Thursday (4/14) evening service and the Good Friday (4/15) service at noon and do your part to keep watch for Jesus; to think deeply about Jesus’ humanity and sacrifice; and to silently reflect on the last 40 days of Jesus’ life. When you sign up, please include your email address, so a packet of prayer materials can be sent to you digitally (or, in print if you prefer). Prepare a space for yourself in the dim, quiet and comfort of your home. Log onto the St. John’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCxOg5w8Xit6i9NRDMtEMviA and leave a comment sometime during your time slot, so we know you were there keeping watch. Sign ups can be found in one of three places: (1) Use your smart phone and scan the QR code by starting to take a picture of it, then click the link that pops up on your screen, (2) Use this web address: https://bit. ly/3IuddLF or (3) Use the paper sheet on the board outside Hauser Hall. Don’t be afraid of those middle of the night time slots! If you have any questions, please let me know. Lizzie Shepherd lizziebenshepherd@gmail.com
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Triduum and Easter Vigil By The Rev. Robert M. Alves
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he transformative liturgy of the Easter Triduum will take place at St. John’s on April 1416. The three-day service of the Triduum provides holy space for us to reflect deeply on the great salvation story of our faith. On Maundy Thursday, we will gather at St. John’s at 6 p.m. to hear our Lord’s call to his followers to continue the servanthood that he began in his earthly ministry. And, we remember the institution of the Holy Eucharist, or Lord’s Supper, where Jesus offers his body and blood to sustain us in this life and to assure us of his promise of eternal life. Following the service, we remain for the stripping of the altar as we remember the way the followers of Jesus fell away when Jesus faced his arrest, trial and crucifixion. On Good Friday at noon, we will gather at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church at noon for the Stations of the Cross. We will return to St. John’s for the Good Friday Liturgy at 6 p.m. The Liturgy of the Stations of the Cross invites us to remember prayerfully our Lord’s journey to the cross.
We will hear the Passion Narrative and offer prayers at the foot of the cross. Let us remember that Good Friday is “good,” not because of the crucifixion, but because salvation came to the world as Christ stretched out his arms of love on the hard wood of the cross, that all people might come within God’s saving embrace. On Saturday evening at 8 p.m., we gather for the Easter Vigil. We will begin in darkness, we will light the paschal fire, we will hear the story of the salvation history of God unfold through readings from scripture and prayers, and we will renew our baptismal vows. Finally, light will fill the church and we will celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter.
through the experience of liturgy, the transforming power of God. We experience God’s action that brings new life where there was death. Ours is not to fully understand that mystery of faith but to receive it in our hearts, to proclaim it in word and action, and to embrace the fulfillment of God’s transforming power with gratitude and anticipation in our souls. Thus we proclaim: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Please consider taking time to enter the holy space of the Triduum, where we will immerse ourselves in the liturgy that brings the great mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ into our present-day lives. In our annual observance of the Triduum, we have the opportunity to move beyond the intellectual consideration of the Cross and the Resurrection as we encounter, THE EPISTLE
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Music Notes
Meet our New Music Director By Fred Klinck
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avid Lussier heard that St. John’s was looking for a Music Director from the organist at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines. He first started to fill in at St. John’s before Christmas and began to help with the choir. We were blessed to be able to offer him the position and not have to endure a long search process.
We want to acknowledge also the contributions of Larry Wells as our interim Music Director, who worked hard during the pandemic to keep our music program viable and moving forward when we resumed face-to-face worship. At a time when we were in need, Larry stepped up and filled a vital role in our worship.
David lives in Pinehurst with his wife, Heather, and their children, Clara and Simon. David is the music teacher at The O’Neil School for 5th through 12th grades. We are also happy to welcome Clara to the choir. David is no stranger to church music, as he has been involved with it for over 25 years. David has experience with not only the Episcopal Church, but also Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran, and Unitarian. He holds a master’s degree in Music from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and is a Massachusetts native. Please join with the worship committee, the choir, and our other musicians in giving him a warm welcome to St. John’s.
Calling for Musicians By David Lussier
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EAR YE! HEAR YE! CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Hello everyone! As St. John’s comes out of the pandemic and we start gathering again for our social events like breakfast and coffee hour, my thoughts turn to getting the music program up and running again. But in order to build, I need to know who is available, what the history was, and who is willing to commit to bringing music ensembles back. With all that being said, please let me know if you have been in an ensemble before: Bell Choir - Children’s Choir - Instrumentalist - and if you wish to make music for worship again. Send an email to music@stjohnsnc.org and let me know. Thank you for all you do to support the music ministry at your church.
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An Update on Wine at Communion By Fred Klinck
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he vestry has discerned that it is time to reintroduce wine in our Eucharistic sacrament. The worship committee has finalized the new way we will incorporate wine along with bread, and still meet Diocesan guidelines to protect our parishioners from COVID-19. There will be a wine station and a water station. Bread will be distributed as before. Those wishing to take wine will proceed to the wine station and pick up a cup. The lay Eucharistic minister will pour the consecrated wine from a common cruet into the cup. The wine will be consumed where it is poured. The communicant will then move to the water station, where water will be poured into the cup and consumed as an oblation. The cup will be left at the water station.
Connections of Cumberland County event at St. John’s - Wednesday, March 30 (part of the Lenten Series: Mission Possible) By Mary Flagg Haugh
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lan on joining us on March 30th for the fourth part of our Lenten Series: Mission Possible. That week we will be welcoming Crystal DePietro, Executive Director of Connections of Cumberland County. Connections is a day resource center that collaborates with all community resources to empower women and children who are homeless or at-risk-of homelessness to become self-reliant. The center has case management, skills development and collaborative community resources. Come and hear more about Connections and also volunteer opportunities which are available.
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Parish Family Life
Parish Family Life Update By Hal Broadfoot
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arish Family Life has taken a bit of a hit during the last two years of the pandemic. We’ve held it together as a congregation, but it hasn’t been easy on us as individuals or as a corporate body. We are hoping that is beginning to change, and we are excited about new plans and new opportunities to get back together and, as Father Robert said in a recent sermon, “love each other.” The first sign of “opening up” for Parish Family Life has been the resumption of breakfast on Sunday mornings. Not surprisingly, so far, attendance has been lower than it was in the winter of 2020. It is hard to overcome the inertia of the last 24 months. But people are starting to show up for what one parishioner called, “the best breakfast in town.” We hope you’ll join us too. The food might be a draw, but the real value of the breakfast to our congre-
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gation isn’t just gustatory; this communal meal offers members of our two services the opportunity to sit together and talk and get to know each other in a way they otherwise might not have. Mission Possible, our Lenten Program this year, will further bring us together. Parish Family Life has missed hosting Wednesday Night Dinners and Second Wednesday Dinner Programs. A component of Mission Possible is five successive Wednesday Night Dinners, all with programs, beginning on March 9, and continuing through April 6. Please come out to join us for as many Wednesday Night Dinners as you can in Lent. Kinlaw’s is catering the meals, so you know they’ll be delicious. We’ll take a break during Holy Week and the week following Easter, then we’ll resume weekly Wednesday Night Dinners on
April 27. Our Second Wednesday Dinner Program in May will be our Annual Picnic (maybe a fish fry!) on the 4th. The Parish Annual Retreat will be held at our diocesan retreat, Trinity Center, in Pine Knoll Shores, over the weekend of June 10-12. This low-key beach trip is such a good opportunity to relax and connect with our friends and family members and to make new friends. Rumor has it, there will be birdwatching this year. We’ll kick-off fall programing on September 14. The Fall Festival returns on October 12. On November 9, Ron Schooler and Hal Broadfoot will lead us in painting a tiny canvas at something we’re calling “Dine & Design.” The Hymn Sing is slated for December 7, just in time to get us in the mood for Christmas. And, we’ll dress the rood screen on December 21.
Education about Model Policies By The Rev. Robert M. Alves and Hal Broadfoot
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he national church, in an effort to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for every person who comes in contact with Episcopal churches and Episcopalians throughout the country, has enacted safe church policies that will go into effect later this year. The mandatory policies are far-reaching in scope in an effort to protect all of us, but especially, the more vulnerable members of our congregations and people we encounter. The impact on the operation and mission of Episcopal congregations, including St. John’s, will be just as far-reaching. Every aspect of church life, every committee, every program, and every activity will be affected. Your Vestry is currently working toward implementing the policies. We are figuring out how best to educate and train our members, so we can comply with this mandate and better support and protect each other. Don’t be surprised months from now if, “the way we’ve always done it,” is no longer the way we will be doing a lot of things.
Parish Retreat June 10-12, 2022 Trinity Center Pine Knolls Shore, NC Register for the annual Parish Retreat! This awesome event is scheduled for FridaySunday, June 10-12,2022. Invite family and friends to enjoy a weekend of fun, food, and fellowship with fellow parishioners at this lovely beach setting. This is a time of reflection, renewal, and appreciation of God’s blessings as we surround ourselves with his lovely creations. Contact Julie MacRae at jhmac65@embarqmail.com or 910-308-1304, for additional information. Sign up using the signup sheet posted on the bulletin board outside Hauser Hall or by contacting the church office. Costs $87.00 per person per night (double) $107.00 per person per night (single) $32.00 per person per night (ages 5-17 yrs.) $12.00 per person per night (ages 1-4 yrs.) Meals are included with these prices. The first meal is dinner on Friday evening, June 10. The last meal is lunch on Sunday, June 12. Plan to arrive on Friday, June 10, for check-in at 4 p.m. and depart on Sunday, June 12, by 1 p.m. Check-out is at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Cursillo By Fred Klinck
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ursillo is a spiritual journey and process designed to help Christians learn and live what is fundamental within our faith. Those who make their Cursillo (a.k.a Cursillistas) discover and live out their experience in a perpetual fourth day after the initial starting point weekend. As a ministry of the Episcopal Church under the authority of the Presiding and Diocesan Bishop, the goal of Cursillo is to bring the world to Christ by empowering adult Christian leaders through the use of a specific method shown throughout the weekends. These teachings equip and encourage Christians to live out their Baptismal Covenant to serve Christ. To learn more about Cursillo and to sign up for the Sprint 2022 Cursillo Weekend, April 21-24, 2022, please see Fred or Amanda Klinck, Walker Haigh or Kay Parker. THE EPISTLE
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Children’s Christian Formation
Eggcellent Easter Opportunities By Barry Neff
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oly Week and Spring is by far one of my favorite times of the year. It brings a sense of new beginnings and looking forward to what lies ahead, more daylight and promising warmer weather, and anticipation of celebrating the traditions. Please continue to reconnect with your church family and join us as we re-introduce the Flowering of the Cross during the Easter Sunday service and all kids are invited to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt shortly after the Easter Service concludes. The Easter Egg Hunt will be divided into two groups: 5 and under, and 6-9. Please bring your own baskets. Please RSVP by sending an email to barryeneff@ gmail.com by Friday, April 15th.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR UPCOMING CHILDREN’S OPPORTUNITIES
2022 April 10th – Palm Sunday April 17th – Easter Sunday/Egg Hunt June 5th – Pentecost Celebration
We invite you to flower the cross! Children of all ages, bring flowers from your garden to flower the cross on Easter Sunday! They can be any of the flowers that are blooming around Fayetteville: daffodils, tulips, crocus, pansies, anything in your garden that’s showing off the glory of God! Note: please do not purchase flowers; find flowers already blooming! We want the flowers to be a gift to God, a way of celebrating Christ’s Resurrection, for he has risen!
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Pentecost Sunday - June 5
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entecost Sunday is known as the birthday of the Church. On Pentecost Day almost two thousand years ago, after Jesus ascended into heaven, the Holy Spirit came down upon the disciples like tongues of fire and the disciples proclaimed the good news in various languages so that all around them could hear and understand the good news of the Gospel. The Gospel will be read in various languages simultaneously at the 10:30 service as we remember the tongues of fire that descended upon the disciples on the first Pentecost. We will also continue the tradition of a children’s sermon and the release of red balloons to celebrate the occasion for those who gather for worship in St. John’s at 10:30. Children of all ages are encouraged to join in the celebration in Church and to enjoy a birthday cake for the Church at coffee hour. Please come and join in the celebration!
Fr. Alves leads the children in a discussion/sermon about Pentecost on Pentecost Sunday. 2018
Red balloons are released in the church during the service on Pentecost Sunday 2018.
EYC: Episcopal Youth in the Church
Guardian Angel By Lizzie Shepherd
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ight youth signed up and eight faithful adults prayed for them during the course of Lent, 2022. On top of frequent and regular prayer, the youth received sweet notes of encouragement and love from their Guardian Angels through snail mail. On April 10th at 6 p.m. youth and Guardian Angels will meet for a Reveal Dinner with food and fellowship. It’ll be a great time for the youth to show appreciation to their Guardian Angel, as well as the Guardian Angel to hear about the fruits of their labor and prayerful discipline. Thank you to all who participated!
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Calendar Roundup - April & May 2021 Mission Possible: Guardian Angel Dinner Lenten Series Continues Sunday, April 10, 6 p.m. We are excited to offer in-person formation and fellowship with a new take on our Wednesday night Lenten series. We’re shaking things up and focusing on how we can practically follow-through on our diocesan priorities of building bridges, supporting lay and clergy leadership, and more. You won’t want to miss this “Mission Possible” series: Week Four, March 30: Serving the vulnerable through Connections (see additional information on page 5) Dinner Menu: Country Fried Steak with rice, pintos, yams RSVP by noon Monday, March 28th. Week Five, April 6: Formation focus on the Triduum, Palm Cross Making Dinner Menu: Chicken & pastry, green beans, yams RSVP by noon Monday, April 4th. Note that the series will include dinner each Wednesday! RSVP to Julie MacRae at jhmac65@embarqmail.com or 910308-1304.
St. John’s Saints and Sinners at the 2022 Step Up 4 Health Saturday, April 9
St. John’s Saints and Sinners group is back! Supporting The Cape Fear Valley Health Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo. The event will take place at Festival Park on Saturday, April 9, 2022. This is an expansion from the Ribbon Walk and will include new 4k and 1-mile routes and a Wellness Expo following the walk. We are supporting Friends of the Cancer Center and have a St John’s team and we would love for you to join us. Follow this link to register and join our team. Be sure to select a t-shirt size. https://www.givesignup.org/Race/ Register/RaceGroup-1058373?raceId=116297 Password: stjohns If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact Margaret Ann Alligood at 910-670-7079 or Heather Privette at 913-702-6996. 10
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The EYC will meet their guardian angels that have prayed for them throughout Lent. The youth and guardian angels will enjoy food and fellowship. Additional information on page 9.
Holy Week & Easter Services Palm Sunday Sunday, April 10
8 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite I with Passion Narrative 10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist Rite II with Passion Narrative
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m.
Jesus institutes the Sacrament of Holy Communion as he shares his last supper with his disciples and washes their feet. Includes Holy Eucharist.
Gethsemane Prayer Vigil
Thursday, April 14, starting 7 p.m.
Sign up for an hour of prayer between the Maundy Thursday evening service and the Good Friday service at noon and do your part to keep watch for Jesus. Additional information on page 2.
Good Friday Friday, April 15
Stations of the Cross, St. Joseph’s, 12 p.m. Personal meditations and readings of Jesus’ journey to the cross. The Good Friday Liturgy, St. John’s, 6 p.m. A service centered in the narrative of the Passion of the Cross that invites us into the central mystery of salvation. A quiet service of meditation and mourning.
Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 16, 8 p.m.
New light springs from darkness as we remember our salvation history, and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christ is risen! Both services include music and Holy Eucharist. Children decorate the cross with flowers from around Fayetteville at the 10:30 service. There is also an Easter Egg hunt for the kids following the 10:30 service.
April Birthdays 1 Polly Alves 2 Ruby Strouse 3 Jewel Prichard • Sarah Stewart 4 Emily Schaefer • Harrison Player 5 Sharon Koonce • Marie Sutherland 6 Jeffery Shorts 7 Lynne Nimocks • Walker Worth III Janet Gibson-Uffinger 10 Allison Privette 11 Savannah Elliot • Lewis Player IV Charles Haigh, Jr. Hannah Mendelsohn 13 John Holmes 15 Cecelia Hayslip • Mary Vallery Lizzie Shepherd 18 Chris Efrid • Coker Holmes Campbell Cantelou Bess Nimocks 19 Judy Brown • Murtis Worth 21 Caroline Mendelsohn 22 Parker Lindsay 23 Steven Moore 24 Heidi Bleazey 25 Hayden Privette Brayden McDonald 26 Olive Fiocca 27 Ellen Jordan 28 Frances Ellerbe 29 Cole Reyes 30 Carly Reyes April Anniversaries 4 Mary Flagg & Jim Haugh Sunday & Mac McHenry Elizabeth & Tommy Wooten, Jr. 6 Jean & John Hermann 8 Betsy & Stuart Dixon Margaret & George Thomas IV 11 Caitlin & Hunter Evans, Jr. Sharon & Ned Schowalter 14 Lydie & Rorie Short 16 Susan & George Bender 17 Laura Anne & Blair Smith 22 Laura & Ray Yarborough 25 Gail & Bruce Daws 30 Carolyn & John Dawson
Calendar Roundup Continued May Birthdays 1 Sally Reardon • Joyce Chandler Reece Watson 3 Sandy Edge • Jim Kyle III Sarah Britton 4 Mindy Vickers • Laura Anne Smith 7 Veronica Brown Ramon Yarborough III 9 Dick Kells 10 Jane Schaefer 11 Gert Eyman • Walker Haigh Marian Morgan 13 Fred Klinck • Hillary McKeown Parker Skoblar 14 Chidilim Igwilo • Jaclyn Baucom 15 Claire Hedgecoe 18 Kate dePrater • Mary Wright 19 COL(R) Bill Byrd, Jr. Stephen Privette 20 Mary Flagg Haugh • De De Zellner Gary Smith 21 Kensley Edge 22 Drew Young 23 Bob Wilson • Doyle Christian 25 Mac McHenry • Barbara Richardson Owen Shearer 26 David Vroom • Zebulon Packer 27 Tom Brown • Alexander Neff 28 Carolyn Stout Elizabeth Chandler 29 Mary Holmes Elizabeth Wooten 31 David Stewart May Anniversaries 2 Pamela & Richard Varela III Susie & Ed Vaughn 6 Carolyn & Ken Lancaster 12 Carol & Bill Orr 14 Lenora & Glenn Chandler 16 Carlee & Lamar Cantelou 26 Mary & John Holmes 27 Dee Dee & Dick Kells 28 Margaret Ann & Richard Alligood Shannon & Robert BaileyBloodworth 29 Sweetie & Hank Stewart 31 Martha & Andrew Bock Edwina & Jim Kyle III
Sprint 2022 Cursillo Weekend April 21-24
To sign up for the Sprint 2022 Cursillo Weekend, April 21-24, 2022, please see Fred or Amanda Klinck, Walker Haigh or Kay Parker. Additional information on page 7.
Operation Inasmuch Wednesday, May 18, 7-9 a.m.
St. John’s volunteers serve breakfast to our homeless neighbors at 531 Hillsboro St. We serve from 7-9 a.m., on the third Wednesday of the month. For additional information contact Ron Schooler at 910-574-4439 or email ronaldschooler@nc.rr.com.
Acolytes Needed
We are looking for young people who wish to be a part of the worship service. What is an Acolyte? An Acolyte is one who assists the priest in the worship service. Acolytes carry the cross, torches and flags in procession at the beginning and end of the worship services. Other duties include assisting with the collection plates and helping the priest with communion. Being an Acolyte enables the youth in our church to cultivate leadership and responsibility within the church. We encourage anyone in 4th through 12th grade to participate and training will be provided at all levels. Please speak with your child about this very important ministry. If your child would like to be an Acolyte or if you would like further information on this ministry, please contact Glenn Chandler at 910797-0098 (cell), or via email at gbchandler@nc.rr.com. You may also call the church office at 910-483-7405 for more information.
Ushers, Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers Needed
Ushers, lay readers, and chalice bearers play an integral role in the Sunday morning worship service. All three ministries allow parishioners to participate in the service while worshipping with the congregation. If you are interested in any of these ministries, please contact Lenora Chandler at 910-261-3328 (cell), or send an email to lchandler@nc.rr.com. Training will be provided.
Ways to Stay Connected Sunday Morning Worship. We have returned to our familiar Sunday worship schedule with in-person services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The 10:30 service will continue to be livestreamed. Link to the Livestream: http://www.stjohnsnc.org Wednesday Worship 5:15 p.m.
Church Office Closure Monday, April 18 and Monday, May 30
Parish Office Hours
If you need to come to the office for any reason please call ahead 910-483-7405. For the safety of our parishioners and staff, all persons entering the office area are required to wear masks. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Easter Lily Memorials
SUBMISSION FORM Name: If you would like to donate an Easter lily in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and return it to St. John’s office. The plants are $17.00 each. Make checks payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church and include “Lilies” on the memo line. The deadline for submission is April 6th.
Donation Amount: In Memory of:
These lilies will adorn the church during Easter services, and the names of those honored and memorialized will be printed in the Easter bulletin. After the services on Easter Sunday, these lilies will be delivered by members of the altar guild to parishioners who are homebound, sick, or bereaved. Thank you for donating an Easter lily. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue this annual tradition for members of the St. John’s family.
In Honor of:
Given by:
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH / 302 GREEN ST / FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301 / 910.483.7405 / STJOHNSNC.ORG
Forms can also be found across from the elevator, outside the Chapel and in the weekly bulletin.