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THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY January 7, 2018

7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The Word of God, page 355, Book of Common Prayer

The First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

The Sermon: The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo

Nicene Creed, page 358

The Prayers of the People, Form VI, page 392

The Peace

The Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A, page 361

Prayer after Communion, page 365

Blessing and Dismissal _________________________________________________________________________

ASSISTING AT THE SERVICE TODAY: Robyne Johnston, Reader and Chalice Bearer;

Allie Raether, Flower Guild; Samuel Watson, Assistant Head Usher.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God and in

thanksgiving for the baptism today of Penelope Enibokun Bolton, John Bancroft Davis, and Charlotte Grace Hantson.

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Collect

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son

to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by

faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to

face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the

LORD has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth,

and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon

you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to

your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up

your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come

to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your

daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. Then you shall

see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because

the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of

the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall

cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those

from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and

frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

1 Give the King your justice, O God,

and your righteousness to the King's Son;

2 That he may rule your people righteously

and the poor with justice;

3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people,

and the little hills bring righteousness.

4 He shall defend the needy among the people;

he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.

5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure,

from one generation to another.

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6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field,

like showers that water the earth.

7 In his time shall the righteous flourish;

there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.

10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute,

and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts.

11 All kings shall bow down before him,

and all the nations do him service.

12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress,

and the oppressed who has no helper.

13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor;

he shall preserve the lives of the needy.

14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence,

and dear shall their blood be in his sight.

Ephesians 3:1-12

This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for

the sake of you Gentiles--for surely you have already heard of

the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, and

how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I

wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you

to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In

former generations this mystery was not made known to

humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles

and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become

fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the

promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I

have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that

was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the

very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring

to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and

to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden

for ages in God who created all things; so that through the

church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be

made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly

places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he

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has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have

access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

Matthew 2:1-12

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem

of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking,

"Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For

we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him

homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and

all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests

and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the

Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of

Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: `And you,

Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among

the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to

shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the

wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star

had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go

and search diligently for the child; and when you have found

him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him

homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and

there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its

rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were

overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the

child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him

homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him

gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been

warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their

own country by another road.

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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO

SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES,

PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, WE THANK THE

FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2018.

(as of January 3, 2018)

David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis

Dana & Sophie Ackerly

John & Renate Alison

Nikki Allen

Robin Anderson

Michael & Ann Andrews

Philip & Annette Anfinrud

Tony & Tung-Lin Anikeeff

Margaretta Conderman Arnold

Carlos & Lourdes Arriaga

Ted & Eve Atkeson

Virginia & Shea Bader

Sarah Banks

Paul Barkett

Joanne Bauers

Meg Beasley

Krista Becker

Carolyn & Mike Becraft

Bob Beizer

Laura Belman

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is

to receive both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please

assist the chalice bearer by guiding the cup to your lips. You may also

intinct by dipping the wafer into the chalice. During this time when

infectious diseases are a serious concern, you may wish to receive

the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid and acceptable way

to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer, simply cross

your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to receive

the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the

communion minister.

If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and

be mindful of those near you when passing the peace or shaking

hands as you enter and exit the church.

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Kate Benner

Matthew & Christina Berlin

Judy Campbell Bird

Martha & Bill Birdseye

Marion Blakey & Bill Dooley

Paul Bledsoe & Celia Boddington

Thomas Bleha

Tad & Nita Blundon

Megan Bly & Scott Wunsch

Matt Bode & Laurie Adams

Lacy Broemel

Christine Brown

Rebecca Brown

Russell & Barbara Brown

Bill Brownlee

Kathryn Bubolz

Lee Buddendeck

Mary Burke & Daniel Kroese

Craig & Barbara Burkhardt

Rick Busch

Cay Buser

Mary Cantrell

Pete & Susan Carlson

Hall Carter

Andrea Lea Charters

Preston & Merrell Cherouny

Ginny Chew

Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill

Laura & Max Clarke

Gwinneth Clarkson

Laurie Clifford

Betsy Conway-Haubert

Claudette Cox

Jamie & Robert Craft

Nicole & Stephen Crochet

Valerie Crotty

Nelson & Carolyn Crouch

John Culver & Mary Jane Checchi

Gwendolyn Cunningham

David Curtin & Glisedia Perez

Jim Czerwonky

Pat Czerwonky

Garry & Pat Dalby

Betsy Danello

Becky Daugherty

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Christian & Liz Davis

Susan Dawson

Justin Dean & Matt Sipala

John Derrick

Charles & Bonnie DeWitt

Anita & George Diliberto

Joan & Jim Doty

Laura & René Doucet

James Doyle

Will & Grace Duthe

Jim Eastwood

Janet Edmond

Janice Berry Edwards

Kaye Edwards

Lauren Edwards

Rob & Anna Ehrich

Richard & Martha Ellison

Erika Emery

Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris

Le & Casey Evans

Amanda & Eric Eversole

Allison Herron Eydt

Denis Faherty

Adam & Betty Falato

Steve & Caroline Faris

Wendy Fibison & Samuel Watson

Hyman & Anne Field

Camden & Debra Fine

John & Susan Firestone

Carol Cole Flanagan

Ron & Nancy Fletcher

Lee & Juliet Folger

Linda Gaines

David Gallalee

John & Ann Gardner

Carrie & Jim Garland

Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood

Kay Gilley

Ted & Sandy Graves

Michael & Missy Grealy

Richard & Jeanne Grimmett

Katie & Hunter Guerin

Sandra Hackworth

Chuck & Lilibet Hagel

James & Hannah Hahn

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Debby & Gary Hailey

Nick & Kate Hailey

Kyle & Mary Blanche Hankey

Kristie Hansen

Jeff & Katie Hantson

Barbie Harper

Anne & Bud Harrell

Robert & Anne Harrington

Dolph Hatfield

Fruzsina Harsanyi & Raymond Garcia

Meg & John Hauge

Diane Hauslein

Geraldine & Brent Hayhurst

Tim & Susan Heil

Hermann & Janet Helgert

Laura & John Herzog

Elizabeth Hill & Andrew Hunt

Robert & Tammi Hoback

Heather Hopkins

Cecil & Lydia Hornbaker

Max Hudgins

Steve & Teresa Huettner

William Hughes & Ann Compton Hughes

Powell & Joanne Hutton

Cameron Heaps Ippolito & Andrew McBride

John Peters Irelan

Stewart & Victoria Jeffries

Wande Johnson

Mac & Barbara Johnston

Cliftine Jones

Bill & Sara Josey

Emily & Paul Kallaur

Katherine Kehoe

Arthur Kellermann & Leila Taaffe

Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson

Loren & Anne Kieve

Richard & Justine Kingham

Lisa & Jim Kirchenbauer

Alan & Joan Kirk

Frank & Nancy Klotz

Peter Koch & Karolina Arias

Lisa Koehler

Kenny Kraft

Grant Kraus

Pete & Katherine Kyle

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Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng

Lu Stanton León

Luis León

Andrée & Joe Leonelli

Zach & Mary Leskosky

Patricia Leslie

Leo Lex

Stewart Lillard

Judd & Caroline Littleton

Michael & Priya Lodico

Jesus Lopéz

Margaret Love

Emily & John Lucio

Kathy Luhrman

Janice Lupton

Chip & RJ Lyerly

Troy & Maggie Lyons

Michelle Mangrum

Claire & Harry Marshall

Steuart & Jessica Martens

Dan Martin

Harry & Judy Martin

John & Chrystal Martin

Middleton & Anne Martin

Sherill Mason

Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher

Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block

Saunders McElroy

Sara McGanity

Judith McKevitt

Matthew McMurray

Ellen McPeake

Richard Metzger

Peter Metzger

Nathan & Kelly Miller

Livy & John More

Rob Mosbacher

Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom

Robert & Ann Mueller

Dixie & John Noonan

Stephen O’Shields & Miller Winecoff

Denise Odaro & Jason Bolton

Peter & Eleanor Odom

Andy & Catherine Olivo

Ralph & Lydia Olson

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Nkem & Uche Onwuamaegbu

Owen & Felicia Owunwanne

Robert Pahnke

Alex & Nancy Pappas

Jake & Susan Parcell

Bob & Sharon Park

Margaret Ellen Parke

Whitney Parker & Robert Johnston

TJ & Karis Parnham

Virginia Penick Parra

Bob & Gay Pasley

Bruce & Pam Perkins

Eric Peters

Raymond & Susan Petniunas

Emily Price

Richard Price

Scott & Katherine Raab

Allie Raether

Mary & Carl Raether

Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen

Norma Jean Reck

Hwa Cha Redman

Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid

Jack Reiffer

Geraldine & Harker Rhodes

Susan Todd Rich

Randall Roe

Mittie Curtis Rooney

Garrett & Lisa Russo

Chase Rynd

Jessica & Alex Sanchez

Becky Schergens & Jack Kinsey

Chuck Schwartz

KayAnn & Brian Schoeneman

Susan & Sandy Sierck

Thom Sinclair

David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer

Diane & Peter Spaulding

John Staples & Scott Raspa

Kenneth & Susan Starling

Anne Stewart

Toby Stock

Alex & Desiree Stolar

Catherine Stolar

Holly & John Sukenik

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Meredith Sullenger

Edward Tang

Matthew Taylor

Robin Taylor

Riley Temple

Alfred & Hilary Thesmar

Jocelyn Tichenor

Andrew & Laurel Tierney

Andrew Tomlinson & Alyssa Wolice

Thomas Traxler & Rachel Bright

David Trebing

José Trejo

Cal Trepagnier & Marta Cook

Anthony Turner

Devin Urness

Jennifer Urquhart

Paul & Susan Van Nice

Dries van Wagenberg

Pamela & Patrick Venzke

Susan Volgenau

Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely

Chris & Barbara Wall

Alis Wang & Amy Stulman

Kristin & John Ward

Thomas Ward

Marc & Susan Warren

Susan Welch

Hilary West

Togo & Gail West

David Wham & David Malone

Brainerd Whitbeck

James Whittle & Lauren Curtis

Philip Willauer & Sandra Cunningham

Christina Wilson

James & Heather Wilson

Neil & Emma Wilson

Andrea Winchell

Anita Woehler

Willy & Brenda Wolter

Audrey Wood

Franklin Wyman

Renée & Keith Yancey

Sang & Sarah Yi

Keiko Yoshino

Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene

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NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES, NEW OPPORTUNITIES

“He who was sitting on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.””

(Revelation 21:5)

2017 is now behind us. We may remember it for many happy occasions, for

unexpected blessings, or for financial or career successes. Or we may look at

2017 as a year which we would rather forget, because of failures, personal losses,

opportunities denied or other reasons. But 2018 is a new year! As Christians, we

are a people of optimism and hope. We know that although we do not know what

lies ahead in the future, we do know that God will be there for us, and that we can

count on Him to guide us and help us in whatever situation we find ourselves in.

He will indeed “make all things new” for us. Remember also, that St. John’s will

be there for you, as well!

Have you prayerfully and carefully considered making a pledge to St. John’s for

2018? For those of you who have already pledged, our Committee and our

Church thank you! For Pledge cards, please contact Evangeline Gravina, at

202-347-8766 ext. 301, or by email at evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org.

–The Stewardship Committee

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ST. JOHN’S NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS

In order to make online payments to St. John’s easier, we have instituted

a new, streamlined process. Payments for pledges and other types of

donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at

https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address

and creating a password. The password should contain a combination of

at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through VISA,

MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit cards

and echecks or ACH direct debits from your account. Just select your

preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the fund to

which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be executed

this way, or automatic recurring payments can be arranged by following

the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also keeps track of your

payments. We encourage you to use this method of making payments and

to let our financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that you will switch

to online payments at a certain date.

Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will

receive prompts on your device screen for completing the process.

Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. John’s still wants

to receive your pledge. Pledging can be done online at our website. By

making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial

commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. John’s, but they are also

providing vital information to our Clergy and Vestry needed to plan the

budget.

If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church

office, 202-347-8766.

https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc

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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8-14, 2018

Tuesday January 9

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

Wednesday January 10

12:10 p.m. First Wednesday Concerts

Julie Vidrick Evans—Organ Recital:

Music by French Composers

7:00 p.m. Latrobe First Wednesday Holy Eucharist

followed by Champagne Tasting

(Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes,

1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

Thursday January 11

6:30 p.m. Choir Supper

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Sunday January 14

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel)

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

10:45 a.m. Church School (Hay-Adams Hotel)

11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

12:15 p.m. Hospitality Hour (Hay-Adams Hotel)

12:20 p.m. St. John’s Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

1:30 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday through Friday

at 12:10 p.m.

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ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE

The Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:

January 7: Sylvia Matthews Burwell, St. John’s parishioner and

President of American University. She served as the United States

Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Barack

Obama and as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and

Budget under President Bill Clinton. She will speak on Reflections on

Higher Education Issues.

January 21: The Rev. Canon Paula Clark of the Diocese of Washington

will join us for a discussion of the Rector transition and search process.

Canon Clark works with parishes in transition on all aspects of the

process and will be here to help explain the process and answer

questions.

January 28: Vestry Candidates’ Presentation.

February 18: Don Holloway, Curator of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential

Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will speak on

The Gerald Ford Presidency.

March 11: Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent

for NBC News and the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC

each weekday.

PROGRESS ON

THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION

St. John’s turned the Parish House over to Monarc Construction on

January 2. Fencing has been erected and demolition has begun. Starting

Sunday, January 7, our Sunday operations will be, in part, moved to the

Hay-Adams Hotel. Church School, Parish Choir Rehearsal at 8:15 a.m.,

Nursery, and Coffee after the 11:00 a.m. service will all be at the Hay-

Adams. This pattern will hold generally until September when we

expect the project to be completed. There will be some exceptions when

the facilities at the Hay-Adams are in use by special event groups on

weekends. St. John’s will advise everyone when Hay-Adams is not

available. Available restroom facilities include the accessible one in the

connector as well as well-appointed portable restrooms in front of the

Parish House. There are also restrooms available at the Hay-Adams for

those who attend any of the multiple Sunday morning St. John’s

activities mentioned above.

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FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS

Wednesday, January 10, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Organ Recital: Music by French Composers by Julie Vidrick Evans

Please consider joining us during your lunch break on the First Wednesdays of

the month, through June, and bring a friend. See full season details on the church

website at www.stjohns-dc.org. Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and

held in the nave of our historic church.

THE LATROBE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, January 10, 7:00 p.m.

Champagne Tasting

Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Join the Latrobe Fellowship as we raise our glasses and toast the New Year with

a champagne tasting on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. We will gather for a

celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed by champagne and sushi with the

Rector of St. John’s Church. Sparkling cider and other non-alcoholic beverages

will also be included. Please RSVP to the Rev. Andy Olivo

at andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org by Monday, January 8 so that we know how

much food to prepare for the evening. $10 suggested donation. All are welcome!

GRACE’S TABLE

Saturday, January 20, 11:30 a.m.

Please join us in providing a warm meal to the homeless and underserved at

Grace’s Table. Grace’s Table, an outreach ministry of Grace’s Episcopal Church

in Georgetown, is a fellowship that provides and shares a meal at 11:30 a.m. on

Saturdays to the homeless and near-homeless. Volunteers purchase and prepare

the food and then gather with guests to eat and socialize together. The 60 minutes

together each Saturday includes the reading and discussion of a biblical passage.

The guests take turns reading and participating in discussion with great

enthusiasm and insight. A menu will be provided from which volunteers can select

food contributions. Volunteers can be reimbursed for food expenses. Parking is

available at meters on the street or at a lot adjacent to the church ($10 fee). For

more information, please contact Robin Anderson at

FinsandGators@aol.com.

ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP

Thursday, February 1, 6:45 p.m.

The St. John's Book Group will meet on December 7 at 6:45 p.m. The next

meeting dates and books are as follows:

February 1: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.

March 1: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger.

If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the

Book Club is for you. The meeting will be held at 910 15th Street, NW, on the

west corner of 15th and I Streets NW. When you arrive, please call the

concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and tell him you are attending

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the St. John's Book Group. Once you enter, the concierge will unlock the elevator,

and you will proceed to the second floor. If you have questions or would like

more information, please contact Leila Taaffe at taaffel@gmail.com.

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY BUILDING

POTLUCK EVENTS

Renovation of the Parish House will begin soon, and with it the loss of meeting

space and venue for our Sunday Parish Lunches and other parish life events. To

continue and expand on our fellowship opportunities, we are organizing activities

by neighborhood and/or zip code. These events will be potluck suppers, brunches,

and cocktail parties in the homes of parishioners, or happy hours at local

establishments, picnics, or whatever our creativity leads to. If you are interested

in participating by hosting or organizing an event, please contact Holly

Sukenik at hsukenik@hotmail.com. Please watch this space for announcements

of other events as they are confirmed.

RECTOR SEARCH

COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

The deadline for submission is January 12

The Vestry is seeking nominations for members of the Search

Committee. The Search Committee has one overall purpose: to identify

the strongest rector candidates – and its members will be the hands and

feet of the congregation during the discernment process. The Committee

will be made up of a cross section of parishioners that is representative of

the demographics and program interests of our church. Serving on the

Search Committee will require a significant investment of time so those

nominated should be available to participate in weekly meetings as well

as occasional travel during a one-year period. Please submit names for

consideration by January 12 to Evangeline Gravina by e-mail at

Evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org or at 202-347-8766.

RECTOR TRANSITION AND

SEARCH PROCESS

Sunday, January 21, 10:00 a.m.

On Sunday, January 21, at 10:00 a.m., the Rev. Canon Paula Clark of

the Diocese of Washington will join us for a discussion of the Rector

transition and search process. Canon Clark works with parishes in

transition on all aspects of the process and will be here to help explain the

process and answer questions. We hope you will join this important and

informative discussion.

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Join Caroline and Steve Faris for a casual potluck Sunday supper

January 14 at 5:30 p.m.

(Spring Valley Neighborhood) 3820 52nd Street, NW, Washington, DC

We can host 20 people and will provide meat and a dessert—you bring the rest!

Please email Caroline at caroline_faris@yahoo.com with your RSVP and the

type of dish you’ll bring.

SING WITH THE PARISH CHOIR

The Parish Choir of St. John’s, a dedicated corps of volunteer musicians who

provide musical leadership for the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist each Sunday morning,

welcomes new members. Midweek rehearsals are most Thursday evenings from

7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with a light supper of sandwiches provided at 6:30

p.m. There is a straightforward voice trial for admission, but the main

qualification is your interest in serving St. John’s in its music program. The

Parish Choir uses the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide for serving together in a

community of faith. Additionally, the singing season is divided into “Quarters,”

ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF VESTRY, AND RECEPTION

Sunday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.

VESTRY CANDIDATES

Richard Metzger, Senior Warden

Paul Barkett, Junior Warden

Vestry (voting for 3):

Carolyn Crouch

Jeff Hantson

Andrew Hunt

Grant Kraus

Sara McGanity

Peter Odom

Rotating off:

Lisa Russo

Brian Schoeneman

Holly Sukenik

Hilary West

Parish reception at the Decatur House to follow the 11:00 a.m. service.

St. John’s invites you to a reception to help celebrate a very successful

2017. The catered reception at the Decatur House on H Street will begin

immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service on February 4.

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which are focused commitments of eight to ten weeks. If you would like to join

for the "Winter Quarter," please be in touch with Director of Music Michael

Lodico at Michael.Lodico@Stjohns-dc.org to learn more.

PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of our life together. We

invite you to add yourself, family, or friends to the parish prayer list. Other than

birthdays, anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will appear for

four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name to be on the prayer list for a

shorter or longer period of time, please let us know. We are listing in parentheses

the name of the person requesting prayers for family and friends who are not

members of the congregation. To add a name to the prayer list, please contact

the Rev. Andy Olivo at andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org.

FLOWER DELIVERIES

Help brighten the day of parishioners who can’t be with us by taking them flowers,

located in the side chapel. A card is attached to each vase with contact

information. Thank you for checking to see if a delivery address is convenient

for you.

Flowers need to be delivered on Emerson Avenue, McLean, VA; East Capitol Street, Washington, DC; Old Brookville Court, Reston, VA; and Monroe

Street, NE, Washington, DC.

OUR PRAYERS are requested for the special needs and concerns of this

congregation, especially:

Those who are sick or recovering:

From our parish: Lyle Elder, Bobbie Falk, Chet Grey, KayAnn Schoeneman,

Ken Starling, and Dace Vidins.

PATHWAYS THROUGH LENT

Parish Lenten Devotional

Submissions are due by Friday, February 3

It's time to think about your contribution to our daily Lenten devotional.

We invite you to share your thoughts on the season of Lent by writing a

brief reflection. Submissions only need be about 250 words long (just a bit

longer than this notice) and can be inspired by the scripture verse of the

day or anything that moves you. Submissions are due by Friday,

February 3, 2018 so that the devotional can be ready by February 14 (Ash

Wednesday).

Please email the Rev. Andy Olivo at andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org to

choose a date or for more information.

mailto:Michael.Lodico@stjohns-dc.orgmailto:andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.orgmailto:andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org

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Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Gianna Balerna

(Judy McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), Ed Bruce

(Kaye Edwards), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Dustin Charles

(Andrew Tomlinson), Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark

Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van

Iersel), Janice Crispell (Kaye Edwards), Brody Cox (Jean Schepers), Sambar

Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Marcia Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Henry Farrington

(Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison (Wendy Fibison), Jimmy Gallagher (Joanne

Hutton), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez),

Tom Grinnan (Bob and Gay Pasley), Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Michelle

Kost (Andrew Tomlinson), Frances Lea (Ellen Parke), Deborah Mason (Samuel

Watson), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), William Markiewicz (Matthew

Taylor), Richard Mazzur (Betty van Iersel), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy

Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu

(Elizabeth Leach), Candi Forester-Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat

Dalby), Annemie Van der Ven (Joanne Hutton), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim

Czerwonky), Henry and Sandy Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter

Winkler (Betty van Iersel).

Those who are in the hospital:

Friends and family of our parish: Elisabeth Booth (Ellen Parke), James Falk

(Kathryn Falk), Harry Glasgow (Joanne Hutton), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker),

Betty Mauldin (Susan Welch), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), William Singer

(Emily Lucio), and Sandra Wall Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton).

Those who died:

Friends and family of our parish: Leota Dalby Jones who died December 24,

Bonnie Bailey who died December 28, and Julia McQueen who died January 1.

Those who were born:

From our parish: Sullivan Bradford Cole who was born December 30 and

Richard Timothy Ward who was born December 31.

Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Celia Boddington,

Bonnie DeWitt, Linda Douglass, Bud Harrell, Becky Quinn, John Siddall, and

Renée Yancey.

Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Anna and Rob

Ehrich and Kate Bedingfield and David Kieve.

Those who are deployed:

Friends and family of our parish: CPT Kerry Fredrich (Bob and Tammi

Hoback).

Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the clergy at St. John’s

via email as soon as you can with corrections, additions, and updates on

status.

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ST. JOHN’S NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL

St. John’s Nursery and Church School will undergo several changes with

renovation of the Parish House, which is scheduled to begin on January

2. We will continue to keep your children safe, teach them the great

stories of the Hebrew scriptures and the gospel stories of Jesus, and

involve them in worship.

When construction begins on January 2, the Nursery and Church School

class will be held in the Hay-Adams Room (across from the front door

of the hotel, behind the elevators) on the first floor of the Hay-Adams

beginning January 7. The Nursery, for children under age three, will be

open from 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our one-room, multiage class for

students age three to those in fifth grade will meet at 10:45 a.m. Church

School students will join their families for communion at the exchange

of the Peace.

The Hay-Adams Hotel is located on the corner of 16th and H Streets,

directly across from the entrance of the church. Space for the Nursery

and Church School might not be available every Sunday. Please watch

Sunday announcements and the weekly email newsletter for updates. We

will make every effort to notify you on a timely basis.

Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to attend a worship

service with their parents. This will not only give children a chance to

experience the full and rich liturgy of the Episcopal Church, but also give

them a chance to use their gifts in ministry during the service. High

school students are invited to take part in the service by acolyting,

ushering, reading, and serving as chalice bearers. Middle school students

(grades six to eight) will serve as acolytes with expanded duties.

To sign up for training sessions, to register for the Nursery and

Church School, or for more information, contact Kaye Edwards at

202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by email at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org.

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FLOWER MEMORIALS

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE ALTAR, CHAPEL, OR

NARTHEX FLOWERS for Sunday services, in memory of or

thanksgiving for a person or event, please contact the parish office at 202-

347-8766. The cost for flowers is as follows: Altar–$110, Chapel–$55,

Narthex–$55, and Entire Church-$220. Please send a check, made out to

St. John’s Church, Attn: Flower Fund, to the church office.

In memory of ___________________________________________

As a Thank Offering for __________________________________

Name__________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________

Phone Number__________________________ Amount ________

St. John’s Parish House

1525 H Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-1005

Telephone 202-347-8766 Fax 202-347-3446

Website www.stjohns-dc.org

http://www.stjohns-dc.org/

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IF YOU ARE VISITING

a warm welcome to St. John’s.

We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who

you are and how we can best serve you by filling out a “Welcome” card

and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and

joining us for the coffee hour following the service.

We welcome families with young children at our worship services.

Children’s Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers as you

enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for

children under age three is provided on Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to

1:00 p.m. We also offer Church School at 10:45 a.m. for children and

youth from age three through fifth grade.

All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy

Eucharist. Parents may decide if their children receive the bread and/or

wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest

at the altar by crossing their arms across their chest.

Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See

photos from St. John’s musical performances, special events, meetings,

Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the

first time through the touch of a button on your smartphone. Help St.

John’s capture each moment by submitting your photos from events,

worship services, trips, and volunteer efforts.

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FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHN’S FOR THE

ADULT FORUM AND 11:00 A.M. SERVICE.

EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.