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Any changes to regular Rehearsal times are in each month's Parish Calendar,
please click here
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Led by Janet Ohlson these vocalists and instrumentalists lead the 8:45 AM Contemporary Liturgy (practice is at 8AM Sunday). All are welcome to join.
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The Everest Cline Chime Choir includes people who are high school age and older, and can read music. We meet Thursdays 6-7PM and perform monthly, led by Janet Ohlson
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The 2007-2008 church year has been a wonderful year of growth for children’s music at St. John’s.
A new group started - Youth Singers. This group is made up of students in grades 6 through 8.
The children have grown as an ensemble, musically and in number and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future!
Choristers are now children in grades 3-5.
They also continued to grow musically and learned many new pieces last year.
Both the Choristers and Youth Singers participated in the Choristers Guild Festival held in November at St. Johns.
It was so exciting to have 20 elementary and middle school choir members leading the music at the Christmas Eve early worship service
and at Maundy Thursday worship during Holy Week.
The children put in a lot of rehearsal time and hard work to learn all the music
and they provided a meaningful worship experience with their music.
2007-2008 also saw growth in our Children's Chime ensembles.
Chorister Chimes 1 is a beginner group and
Chorister Chimes 2 is more advanced.
The children will continue to learn new music through May and are becoming very proficient ringers!
St. Nicholas Choir starts for children at age 5 and we continue to accept new 5-year-olds throughout the year!
We have loved learning to use our singing voices, playing instruments, and learning different styles of music to praise God during the worship service.
Children's Music dates to remember for 2008-2009 :
- November 8, Choristers Guild Festival:
Choristers and Youth Singers attend the C.G. Festival at First Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- November 26, Thanksgiving Eve:
St. Nicholas Choir sings.
- Decemer 24, Christmas Eve 5:30 Worship:
Choristers and Youth Singers sing.
- April 4th, 2009, Palm Sunday ;
St. Nicholas Choir, Choristers and Youth Singers sing.
- April 9th, 2009, Maundy Thursday :
Choristers and Youth Singers sing.
- May 10, 2009, Mother’s Day: All children’s choirs sing at the 8:45 service.
- May 17, 2009, Campfire for Children's Music Ministry:
Children and families are invited to attend. 6:00 p.m. at the fire pit near the Pennywise Shoppe.
... Deb Zelman
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Choristers welcomes children in grades three to five.
Rehearsals are from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and the children sing at various worship services throughout the year,
including Christmas Eve and maundy Thursday.
Youth Singers welcomes children grade six to eight.
Rehearsals are from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings, and the children sing at various worship services throughout the year,
including Christmas Eve and maundy Thursday.
Chorister Chimes 1 and 2 welcome children grade three to eight.
Chorister Chimes 1 rehearsals are from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings,
and Chorister Chimes 2 rehearsals are from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.
Children ring at various worship services throughout the year.
Beginning and intermediate ringers participate in Chimes 1.
Ringers move into Chimes 2 as positions become available.
Advanced ringers participate in Chimes 2.
Children may sign up for a singing choir, a chime choir, or both.
Deb Zelman is the Director.
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The choir
complements the Sunday 10:45 AM liturgy with
traditional music.
All teens
and adults are welcome to join,
we meet Thursdays 7:30 - 9PM,
for more information please contact Janet Ohlson.
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St. Nicholas choir welcomes children who have turned five years old (regardless of school grade) up to second grade.
Rehearsals are from 10:45am to 11:15am on Sunday mornings, and the children sing in church on the first Sunday of the month.
Deb Zelman is the Director.
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The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols is of British origin,
consisting of nine lessons, each followed by a carol or anthem.
In 2008 it will be held on Sunday December 7th, at 4:30PM.
We are featuring the Parish Choir, Choristers, Youth Singers and Worship Team, as well as inviting the congregation to join in.
Come celebrate the season!
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Our children present the 2008 Christmas Pageant on Sunday December 21st, 2008 at 4:30PM.
The Pageant tells the story of Jesus' birth, and is set within our service of Evensong.
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH MINISTRIES.
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**** ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY MORNINGS Winter 2008-9, after the 8:45am service). ------------------------------
( Children's education also starts then,
click here for more on Children's Education.)
Study I: The Miracles of Jesus.
Healer of diseases. Master of nature. Conqueror of demons and death.
Jesus not only preached the kingdom of God in word, but he demonstrated it in power through his miraculous deeds.
In six engaging, interactive small group sessions, this study provides a unique,
in-depth look at the miracles of Jesus that will open your eyes to their impact on the lives he touched,
what they reveal about God’s heart, and their significance for us today.
Each session consists of three components:
- historical and cultural background,
- an engaging, close look at the biblical text and its meaning, and
- accurate, encouraging, and challenging applications of the Bible’s message to life today.
This class meets in the Library from 9:50 to 10:30 AM, on September 14, 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26.
Study II: Confident Parenting.
Video Teacher Jim Burns leads six small-group sessions, and he includes his answers to the top 10 questions parents ask about confident parenting.
The session topics include:
- Being a confident parent and being the transitional generation,
- a road map for parenting,
- finding replenishment for overcrowded lives,
- communication with affection,
- warmth and encouragement,
- creating a grace-filled home,
- and the lessons of the blessing and legacy.
This class meets in the Library:
- from 9:50 to 10:40 AM on November 9, 16, 23, and
- from 9:00 to 9:50 AM on December 7, 14, 21.
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**** BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW ------------------------------
A group of men dedicated to bring men and youth to Christ. The Brotherhood
of St. Andrew meets the first and third Saturdays of each month, at 8:00 AM,
in the church library. Contact the Parish Office
or see the Brotherhood of St.
Andrew web page.
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**** COMMUNION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ------------------------------
This program meets for Four Sundays in February, during the Christian Education Hour (9:50AM to 10:45AM).
It is designed to assist young children and their parents to discover the beauty and wonder of the Eucharistic Feast.
We study the stories of Jesus from the Bible, the prayers that are shared with the parish family, and the joy and peace of sharing in the Lord's Table.
Each child receives a Golden Book to personalize this memorable experience.
The program includes home instruction, classroom instruction and participatory exercises in the Nave with the instructor.
Most children are in Second Grade; some have and some have not received communion prior to the class.
All are welcome. Look for announcements to sign up for this program.
For more information please contact Deacon Cathy Brookman.
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**** CONFIRMATION CLASS, year 2007-8 ------------------------------
St. John’s Confirmation class of 2008 was confirmed on Saturday May 17th, 2008, at Trinity Church in Wheaton.
Our newly confirmed members of the church were honored at a reception in the Parish Hall after the 10:45AM service on Sunday May 18th.
The instruction process began in September 2007.
The class is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation next spring.
The classes will be held almost every Monday evening from September 17th until next May, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Depending on subjects being discussed, some classes will be 90 minutes long while others will be 60 minutes long.
There was an informational meeting for parents of potential confirmands at St. John’s at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 10th, 2007.
If you’re not sure if your child is ready for Confirmation, please come to this session to learn more to help you in making that decision.
There is a sign-up sheet in the Communications Center for this meeting and for the classes.
Please note that this is an important decision and will require a commitment on the part of the students as well as their parents.
Attendance at the classes is required in order to be confirmed. This is a decision with eternal implications! Please give it your prayerful consideration.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Judi Turner.
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**** CONFIRMATION SPONSORS ------------------------------
A sponsor is someone who is willing to be called by God to mentor a young confirmation student, has a vibrant relationship with God, and is an Episcopalian.
The time commitment is from January till May, including our Confirmation celebration with the Bishop. Training and curriculum is provided.
Please be willing to consider this wonderful ministry prayerfully. For information please contact Bob Turner
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Spanish for short course in Christianity, Cursillo started out in the
Catholic church and spread to the Episcopal church. Its purpose is to help those
in the church understand their individual callings to be Christian leaders.
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**** EARN A BIBLE FOR 4TH GRADERS ------------------------------
October to April during Sunday School, 4th graders learn the articles of faith so they're familiar with God's Word.
Students earn a bible with their name in it. Contact Thom Sutton.
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EfM: EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY at St. John's. ------------------------------
Click here for the latest on St. John's EfM program.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South
(also known as Sewanee).
Students sign up for one year at a time. It takes four years to complete the program,
which covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology.
The seminar meets once a week during the school year, under the guidance of a trained mentor.
Sewanee's EfM webpage is at http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm
The EfM program at St. John's Church
is mentored by Fuad Saba, a member of the congregation, EfM graduate and trained EfM mentor.
Please contact Fuad Saba if you are interested in finding out more about EfM or becoming an EfM student.
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Click here for Reviews on books in our Library.
How to use the Library
If you select a book, please remove the circulation card from the pocket in the back,
write your name and phone on the card and leave the card in the basket on top of the card catalog.
When you return the book, please leave it on the horizontal area in front of the right-hand set of shelves.
I will return the book to the correct place on the shelves,
and will also strike through your name and phone with an indelible marker before replacing the circulation card into the book.
If you have any non-fiction books you would like to contribute to the library, please email me.
I will be glad to meet with you before or after services on Sunday to receive them from you.
For more information on the library please contact Fuad Saba.
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**** MEN'S GROUPS ------------------------------
Men's groups meet in the morning at the church library, year round, for bible study and fellowship. There are two groups:
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 AM, contact Dick Barr
Saturday, 7:00 - 8:00 AM, contact Ted Main
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**** PRECEPT BIBLE STUDIES Fall/Winter 2008: start September 8th, and 10th. ------------------------------
Come join us for a study of the book of Romans. This study is divided into four parts. You can come to all or just parts of the studies.
Part 1 covers an overview of the book and chapters 1-5. This foundational book is often called the 'Constitution of our Faith' and the 'Cathedral of the Epistles'.
Studying the book of Romans will give you a greater understanding of the gospel of Jesus and you will be awed by God's redemptive work.
We offer two classes for your convenience:
Monday evenings, beginning September 8, 7-9 PM. or
Wednesday mornings, beginning September 10, 9-11:15 AM
Part 2 will begin February 9th and 11th, 2009. Parts 3 and 4 will begin in the fall of 2009.
To register please sign up in the communication center, or for more information please contact Carol Beutler.
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**** TUESDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUP ------------------------------
We're starting the books of
Joshua and Judges October 7th 2008.
We plan to keep going most of this summer.
We meet on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 PM for study and fellowship, usually at the Williams'
(click here for a map).
We tend to read aloud about half the time, and half or more discussing, anyone calls a halt for discussion at any time. We take our time, and don't expect homework.
Come and give us a try! We need your suggestions as to what we should do next!
We started the Minor Prophets June 24th 2008, and finished them September 30th 2008.
We started the Book of Ecclesiastes (it is short, just 12 chapters) early in February 2008, and finished it in early June 2008.
Before that we did Church History for two or three years (Septembers to June):
- Peter Brown's 'The Rise of Western Christendom', ISBN=0631221387, (the behavior and ideas
of Western Christians, in the context of Eastern Christianity and Islam, 200/AD to 1000/AD),
from September 12th 2006, to February 2008.
- and his 'The Body and Society', ISBN=0231061013, (0/AD to 450/AD),
from early in 2005 to the end of May 2006.
In the nine years previous to that, we have agreed (and disagreed) over the following (latest first):
- Book of Genesis; 2nd Book of Kings; 1st Book of Kings;
- Bruce J. Malina - Time Travel to Ancient Judea;
- Paul F. Zahl - The Collects of Thomas Cranmer;
- Book of Revelation; 1st and 2nd Corinthians; Galatians; Romans; Epistles of John;
- Gospel of John; Book of Acts; Gospels of Luke, of Mark;
- John W. Miller - Step by Step through the Parables.
Please contact Peter Harris.
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**** VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) 2008 ------------------------------
VBS is for students who are four years old and have completed four year old pre-school, through 5th grade.
2008 dates were July 14-18, 8:45AM - 12:30PM.
St. John’s was host to 114 children this year. We had 24 junior staff volunteers and 31 adult staff volunteers.
The cost of VBS is 25.00 per student, but this could not begin to cover the costs of the entire week.
Without the donations of craft supplies and food items, we would not be able to support this outreach ministry to our community.
Thank you to all the parishioners who donated these items.
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Wyldlife
(7th and 8th Grades), is the middle school arm of Young Life.
We meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
- Meetings on the 2nd Thursdays are in St. John’s Parish Hall, following the same format as last year.
- On the 4th Thursdays, the meeting is a Bible Study Group, gathering at Michelle Zegarksi’s home.
- To obtain a meeting schedule, please contact Michelle Zegarski.
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**** YOUTH MINISTRY
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St. John’s High School Episcopal Youth Community (H.S. EYC).
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click here for Sunday
Morning Discussions in the Regular School Year.
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Who are we? We are high school-age youth and their friends who desire to grow in our personal relationship with God, becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.
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What do we do? We meet together (we call it the 'Gathering' ) twice a month in a safe Christian environment to:
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get to know God and each other
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develop friendships
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laugh, have fun together and eat some munchies
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engage in service activities to benefit our church and community
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develop our leadership gifts
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discuss issues that are important to us.
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Sometimes we have social, service or spiritual activities at a location other than St. John’s.
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Sometimes we get together with high school youth from other churches.
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When and where do we meet? We meet on the first and third Sunday of the month, September through May from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room at St. John’s.
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When is the next 'Gathering'? 4:00 p.m. October 19th
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How do I find out about what’s happening with the High School EYC?
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Get info updates sent to your email address (make sure we have your email address)
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Check-out the info on the EYC bulletin board in the hallway near class room #3
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Call another EYC member
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Call or email the EYC Interim Coordinator: Pastor Verna
- Why should I come to the H.S. EYC 'Gathering' ?
- 1. You know you need a study break.
- 2. You’ll have fun and get to know some other really 'cool' people.
- 3. You’ll get to discuss all those challenging questions keeping you up at night.
- 4. You’ll grow and so will your faith in God.
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**** ACOLYTES ------------------------------
For information please contact Sandra Hurlbert.
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**** ALTAR GUILD ------------------------------
The Altar Guild prepares the altar for Sunday services, cares for the linens, vestments and altar vessels and otherwise assists clergy. Five teams serve for two weeks at a time, meaning that each person's time commitment is just two hours every third month or so.
For more information please contact Gillean Wilsak.
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**** BOY SCOUT TROOP 133 ------------------------------
The boy scouts meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Parish Hall. For more information
call Brian Rueb or visit www.troop133.com
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**** CATHEDRAL SHELTER CHRISTMAS BASKETS ------------------------------
Each year parishioners adopt families and provide Christmas baskets for
them. These baskets include food, presents, personal items, and optionally Christmas
meat. Contact the Parish Office, for details. The program is through
the Cathedral Shelter of Chicago.
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**** COFFEE HOUR ------------------------------
Coffee and cookies in the parish hall after a church service is always popular. We don't have to sign up to make it, but it helps!
For more information please contact Donna Cahill.
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**** COMMUNICATIONS TEAM ------------------------------
The Communications Committee is responsible for improving communications inside and outside the parish. We work on:
parish calendar, coordinating planned events
parish directories
the Messenger monthly newsletter click here for how to submit articles
the website (www.stjohns-episcopal.com) click here for the webmasters
bulletin boards (except the Vestry's own Bulletin board)
signage inside and around the church
Parish Communications Criteria (for the Vestry)
local media, newspapers, etc.
We'd love to have your ideas, and your enthusiasm! Please contact Pete Harris or Sarah Dore.
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**** DIVORCECARE ------------------------------
DivorceCare is a recovery seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation. It is a spiritually based program, open to all denominations.
For more information please contact www.divorcecare.com or our parish office.
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**** EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP ------------------------------
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship is guided by our Baptismal Covenant, "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?"
Book of Common Prayer p. 305.
For further information see brochures and current news in the Communications Center or at www.epfnational.org.
St. John's contact person is Pat Malone.
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**** GRADUATION SUNDAY 2008 WAS April 27th, 10:45AM ------------------------------
St. John's recognizes and celebrates graduates from high school, college and graduate school.
Please check the Communications Area (by the Parish Hall), or call the Parish Office.
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**** GREETER'S COMMITTEE ------------------------------
We are looking for parishioners who would like to join the Greeter's Committee to serve as Greeters.
And if you are also able to help in the committee work (ie. organizing, meetings, etc) that would be very welcome too.
For information please contact Sarah Dore.
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**** GREEN THUMB BRIGADE ------------------------------
For the Fall 2008 clean up at St. John's we worked, with the Boy Scouts, on September 20 and/or September 27, 2008,
starting either or both Saturdays around 9:00 AM.
Please contact Sarah Dore for volunteer details and needs.
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**** HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ------------------------------
Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide organization of volunteers that help provide affordable housing to needy families.
St. John’s has volunteered with both the Fox Valley Chapter and the DuPage County Chapter for many years.
People 16 years and older who are reasonably fit are welcome to join us for a work day in the spring, chosen by the High School Group, in co-ordination with the Youth Minister.
High school students and adults do whatever task is needed depending on the progress of the site. Tools and equipment are provided.
Tasks have ranged from installing cupboards, painting, sanding, rototilling, laying sod, planting perennials, installing a ceiling fan, doing wiring (under supervision) and
installing a retaining wall.
We meet at church and carpool to the site, since parking is usually limited.
Volunteers dress for the weather and bring lunch and drink, because there is no electricity or water at the site. It’s a great opportunity to "think globally, act locally".
For more information contact the Group Leader Sally Adrian.
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**** HEALING MINISTRY ------------------------------
Once a month, parishioners trained as healers hold a special healing service
at the end of the regular church service. All parishioners are encouraged to
attend. For more information please contact Deacon Cathy Brookman.
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**** KGCS: KEEP GOD'S CHILDREN SAFE ------------------------------
This program is on child safety in our churches. For more information please contact the Parish Office.
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**** KANE COUNTY COUGARS OUTING 2008 ------------------------------
Following Up: The Cougars Game
65 parishioners and friends attended the Kane
County Cougars game on July 1st, 2008. We had great seats,
perfect weather, a Cougars’ win and lots of fun and
fellowship.
Sometime next spring there will be an
announcement about the date for our 2009 outing.
Please watch for it and consider signing up!
Bob Turner
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**** KNIT WITS ------------------------------
In 2005 we had two sales seasons - one in summer where we sold decorated flip flops, and one in October for more cold weather type knitwear.
The net 2005 income for the Mortgage Reduction Fund from these two sales was $3040, but much more is needed.
The Knit Wits welcome any knitters regardless of expertise. We'd be happy to increase our ranks, and the variety of our merchandise.
For more information please contact the Parish Office.
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**** LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (LEMs, LEVs) ------------------------------
What ARE
They
(Lems, Levs) ?
NOTES: April 26th, 2008.
Seniors' Residence Gives Opportunities for Family Outreach.
For the past two years, the LEM's from St. John's have conducted a Sunday service
for the residents at an independent living community for seniors located just east of downtown Naperville.
The two LEM's who conduct the service usually are joined by 10 to 14 residents. Following the service, everyone gathers for some fellowship, baked goods and coffee.
This service provides an excellent way for the LEM's to bring St. John's out to the community.
Our family has enjoyed making the service an important part of our own outreach activity.
As LEMs, my older daughter and I conduct the service.
My younger daughter is responsible for the CD player, and takes care of the music the residents like to sing during the service.
My wife brings home made breads to go along with the coffee brought from church.
We spend about thirty minutes with the residents after the service, sharing stories and talking about many experiences they have had or places they have visited.
We have found these times to be very enriching and rewarding.
For those of us who may have parents or grandparents living far from Naperville,
this has been an excellent way for our daughters to interact with, and hear stories from, a generation that grew up and lived in a world much different from today's.
It is a privilege and a blessing that we as members of St. John’s can share a service and fellowship with these residents.
Hopefully this means that a parish, near to our loved ones living in a similar situation, is sharing bread with them.
What They Are :
(LEMs, LEVs).
The Bishop licenses
LEMs to administer the consecrated bread and wine during the Communion Service,
and licenses
LEVs (Lay Eucharistic Visitors) to go from a celebration of the eucharist,
to share the sacrament with members of the congregation who are home-bound.
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**** LOAVES AND FISHES ------------------------------
Through Loaves and Fishes, food and other goods are collected from parishioners
and donated to local food pantries. Please contact the Parish Office.
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**** MARKET DAY ------------------------------
Market Day Plans: posted 10-07-2008.
The next Market Day Sale will take place on Saturday November 1st, from 10:30-11:30.
Please pick up a form in the Communications Center or at our display in the Parish Hall.
Paper order forms are due to the church on Sunday October 26th.
Online orders can be placed until noon (Central Time) on Wednesday October 29th at
www.marketday.com . Our account is 1330.
If you have any questions at all about Market Day, please contact Bob Turner or Ted Main.
Proceeds from Market Day are used by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew to support its ministries including those at St. Leonard’s House and the youth programs at St. John’s.
If you would like more info about Market Day or where the funds generated are spent, please don't hesitate to contact Ted Main,
or me,
or any other member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Bob Turner
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MINISTRY FAIR SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2009 ------------------------------
Celebrate the Ministry Fair! Sunday, September 13th, 2009.
The Fair is your opportunity to follow St. Peter’s advice and find those places where you can share your gifts/talents at St. John’s.
All of St. John’s small groups (ministries) will have information booths in the Parish Hall
complete with posters, flyers, and registration sheets.
But that’s not all!
They’ll have live representatives there too, to answer your questions and welcome you.
Come and see what St. John’s has to offer and what you can offer St. John’s in return.
Let’s grow together through service, fellowship, and education. As St. Peter said:
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“As each has received a gift, employ it for one another,
as good stewards of God's varied grace.”
(1 Peter 4:10)
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The Fair will be in the Parish Hall after both services on Sunday, September 13th, 2009.
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**** OUTREACH BOARD ------------------------------
Outreach, reaching beyond the community of St. John's to those in need, is a visible way we can model God's second greatest commandment:
Love your neighbor as yourself, Matthew 22:39.
Click here for the Outreach documents (Calendar, Charities, Forms, the Board, etc, etc),
for other information please contact Debbie Oleskowicz.
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**** PARISH KITCHEN COORDINATION ------------------------------
What makes a kitchen productive? Ours is. To help, ask Vivian Lund.
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**** PARISH PHOTOGRAPHY ------------------------------
Create photographs of parish gatherings, large or small. To lend a hand and eye to this ministry please call Judy Baker-Blanks.
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**** PENNYWISE QUALITY RESALE SHOP ------------------------------
Located next to the church on Aurora Avenue, we sell quality donated items at reasonable prices.
All proceeds go to Christian charities, click here for more information.
Stop in and see our large selection of merchandise,
click here for our Pennywise Web Page, our Business Hours, street address, and a map.
We accept donations anytime during our business hours. We're always seeking volunteers to help us stay open. Contact Chris Watkins
or Marcia DeBrock or the Pennywise Shop.
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**** PRESCHOOL ------------------------------
- Preschool Fall 2008 Plans: posted 09-13-2008.
- October 13: No School, Columbus Day.
- October 14: No School, Teacher Work Day.
- October 23, 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences.
- October 30, 31: Halloween Parties.
- Please call Amy Hashimi, Preschool Director, @ 630-355-1669
to schedule a visit,
or to check out our:
- Godly Play program,
- Music Program,
- Literary Program,
- Spanish Program,
- and the academics we offer.
- Preschool News: posted 05-18-2008.
- The annual Spring Sing Music Program on May 8th was entitled 'Singing Through the Seasons'.
The church was filled with approximately 200-250 students, parents, grandparents, siblings and friends.
The preschool children did a beautiful job of singing songs in English and Spanish, playing instruments, and doing a song using Sign Language.
A reception was held afterwards in the Parish Hall.
Many thanks to the Parents and Teachers who helped to make this event possible!
- Thursday May 22, 2008: TTH Class Picnic, 10:00am. MTWTH Class Picnic, 12:15am.
- Friday May 23, 2008: MWF Class Picnic, 10:00am. Last Day of Preschool is Friday May 23, 2008
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**** RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS ------------------------------
The Righteous Brothers' gigs are usually held in the parish kitchen, check a photo of some of them (above).
For more information please contact Bob Stecher.
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**** STUFF-N-SUCH ------------------------------
We get together to help the parish office assemble and address the monthly Messenger, and other 'such'. For more information please contact the parish office.
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**** TRINITY SANDWICH BOARD ------------------------------
Once every two months, on a Thursday, parishioners go to Trinity Episcopal
Church in Aurora to volunteer in their soup kitchen. Parishioners also meet the night before to help
prepare food. Please contact Marcia DeBrock
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**** WARDENS ------------------------------
There are two Wardens (Senior, Junior). They are the lay leaders of The Vestry.
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**** WEBMASTERS ------------------------------
The regular contact is Pete Harris.
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