Holy Eucharist. 7:30 a.m. Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

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1 Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. The Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 10, 2015 St. John s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi Welcome to St. John s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today. Holy Eucharist, Rite I begins on page 323 of the Book of Common Prayer. The prayerbook service is printed here for your convenience, as are the lessons. The lessons are taken from the Holy Bible (New Revised Standard Version). Please take a moment to silence your electronic devises. At the sound of the bell all stand. All standing, the Celebrant says Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. 1

2 The following is said, all standing Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Collect of the Day Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man s understanding: Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee in all things and above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. 2

3 First Reading Acts 10:44-48 All sit. A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 3

4 Psalm Remain seated. Psalm 98 BCP p. 727 Cantate Domino 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, * for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory. 3 The LORD has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the LORD. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein. 9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD, when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity. 4

5 Second Reading 1 John 5:1-6 A Reading from the First letter of John. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Holy Gospel John 15:9-17 All stand. Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory be to thee, O Lord Jesus said to his disciples, As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one s life for one s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. 5

6 Sermon The Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins Nicene Creed All stand. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 6

7 Prayers of the All stand or kneel. Let us pray for the whole state of Christ s Church and the world. Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy Holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops and other ministers, [especially, our Bishops, Justin, Katharine, and Brian; our Clergy: Charles and Jim] that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments. And to all thy people, give thy heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation here present; that with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear the authority of government in this and every land [especially, Barack, our president; Phil, our governor, and Connie, our mayor and our city and county officials], that they may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace of the world. Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty. And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. [We remember the prayer concerns in our bulletin and the Congregation is invited to name those persons for whom our prayers are requested.] And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service; and to grant us grace to follow the good examples of all thy saints, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. 7

8 Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. Peace All stand. Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit. Then the Ministers and the may greet one another in the name of the Lord. Holy Communion The Celebrant says Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts. Psalm 96:8 Representatives of the congregation bring the people s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar. Great Thanksgiving The people remain standing. Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. It is meet and right so to do. The Celebrant proceeds It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. 8

9 But chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath won for us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, Sanctus Celebrant and Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel. The Celebrant continues All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again. For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. 9

10 Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN. 10

11 The Celebrant then continues And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, and Celebrant Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. O Lamb of God, you takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, you takest away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, you takest away the sins of the world: grant us thy peace. The Celebrant says The Gifts of God for the of God. All baptized persons, regardless of denominational affiliation, are welcome to receive Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church. 11

12 After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray. Celebrant and Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Blessing The priest blesses the people, saying The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Dismissal Deacon Alleluia, alleluia. Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. A Note on Today s Readings The Sixth Sunday of Easter Year B In the last weeks of Eastertide, our liturgical readings explore the results of the dying and rising of Jesus. Both the Gospel reading and the reading from 1 John speak of the self-giving love of God, revealed in Jesus Passover from death to life, as the primary characteristic of our lives in Christ. 12

13 In this Sunday s reading from Acts, Peter and some other Jewish Christians were astounded to see Gentiles in the household of Cornelius receive the Holy Spirit just as they had on the Day of Pentecost. Peter s last reservations about welcoming Gentiles into the Church are erased and he and the other joyfully lead them to the waters of Baptism. This Sunday was once called Rogation Sunday because medieval Christians went in processions (rogating) around the parish praying for the newly planted crops during this week. This is a good time to seek more effective ways to care for our environment and to witness that God s love is not only for humanity but also for the entire creation. Joined together by God s spirit in baptism, bound up in the dying and rising of Jesus, related by creation to all the earth, we the people of God bring all our lives and one another into the saving love of God in Eucharist. From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.. Prayers for the Week of May 10, 2015 Altar Flowers are given to the honor and glory of God by Barbara Mabry, Janice Bellinger, and Ellen Wilkerson in memory of Eileen Wilkerson and Alice Cox. Madonna flowers are given to the honor and glory of God by Cynthia Ramseur in memory of Erlene Gilbert. This week we remember James Butch Knight. This week we celebrate the birthdays of Jodi Darring, Patricia Throop, Glenn Hughes, David Keith, Stacie Armer, and Vicky Wise. This week we celebrate the anniversary of Daniel & Linda Richard. In our Diocesan Prayer Cycle we pray for St. Thomas, Diamondhead; and Trinity, Pass Christian. On our Panamanian Prayer Cycle we pray for San Antonio Church, Sardinilla. In the Anglican Prayer Cycle we pray for the Diocese of Nike (Enugu, Nigeria). Prayer for Those in the Armed Forces: Joey Ranson, Corey David Ingraham, Elizabeth Daniels, Thomas Daniels, Adam Ackerman (Alaska), Lance Simon and James Wise. Prayers are offered daily by the Daughters of the King. Prayers for the Sick Almighty God, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Family: Kay Woods, Ben Cheney, Jan Waterhouse, Mignon Cousins, Viola Bardsley, Ed Krecker, Marge Aldrich, Chuck Aldrich, Richard Heard, Roselyn & Lindy Ross, Ouida Atkins, Jim & Linda Shaw, Hazel Hall, Rosemary Furr, Charlie Ashby, Jean Boley, Terry Armstrong, 13

14 Amanda N., Pat Spear, Charlie Melton, William Lewis, Fran Newby, Jim Lancaster, Wes Clearman, Charles Fowler, Frank Hedges, Marilyn Hoard Extended Family: Brett, Ashley, Vera Barton, Marlene Mclean, Leota Ray, Gladys Efaw, Roger Collier, Lillian Delzell, Judy Braun, Will Newman, Frances Kennedy, Claudia Reda, Teri Coate, Keith, Blake Jackson, Judy Nash, Donna Brown, Emily Lee, Lois Majure, Diane Hutchinson, Joan Mercer, Frannie Brown, David Kulick, Huron & Bessie Virden, Scott, Floyd Patrick, Lori, Robert, & Harlee Seiler, Judith Brown, Jean Higgins, George Sparkman, Dorrie Colomar Greater Community: Shirley Angus, Eric Smith, Jackson Tharpe, Erin S., Karen Sock, Rosemary Gonzalez, Belle McCann, Judy Williams, Julia Gregg, Butch and Paula, Mikel Anthony, Percy Sanderford, Karen Nelson, Gail Banks, Hannah Raymo, Monty Noblitt, Norma Langdale, Betty Smith, Melissa Lee, Dee Smelly, Connie Avera, Betty Page, Delores Carter, Gary Michaels, Brianna Medina, Robert, Kathy Grizzard, Glen Angus, Shirley Angus, Stacey Randall, Robert Webb, Angela Clary, Daisy Clauselet Pilot, Arthur Carlisle, Helen Lloyd, Margaret Moniet, Leroy, Patrick, Victoria, Glenn, P. Bell,Tim Cyrus, Vanessa, Amy, Donna & Rodney, Brian Gurney, Kendall Lamb, Nichole Gilbert, Shan Hudlow, Bobby Ray Ricks. Welcome Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time to worship at St. John s, please fill out the visitor s card and place it in the alms basin. And, please join us for coffee in the Parish Hall following the service. Children s Chapel is held during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service each week. Children process to the Children s Chapel during the Sequence Hymn (the hymn that follows that second lesson). All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend Children s Chapel. Nursery Care is available for young children during the 9:00 a.m. worship service, Adult Sunday School, and 11:15 a.m. service. The Joy Room next to the nursery has live video and audio of the service for parents with unhappy babies. You can Follow and Friend St. John s on Twitter and Facebook. You can Friend St. John s at And, you can Follow at Mission Statement. We will know, love and serve God, be renewed by His Spirit and share Christ. Vision Statement. Inspired by Christ, we will strive for spiritual maturity to attain a greater knowledge of God s divine plan. We will embrace those seeking spiritual renewal and growth. We will offer a diversity of programs and worship to fulfill the needs of all ages and backgrounds. We will be responsive to the changing needs of our Parish and world community. We will develop facilities to support our Vision Statement. Recycling Today s Service Leaflet. Please take today s service leaflet home with you if you wish to study it further (especially helpful is the weekly calendar and some of the announcements). If you no longer will be needing the service leaflets, however, please know that if you leave them at one of the entrances to the parish, the ushers will collect them and the sexton takes them to be recycled. The parish uses paper that is manufactured from recycled paper whenever possible. 14

15 Parish Announcements for the Week of May 10, 2015 Mother s Day Brunch. The St. John s men s group is pleased to announce the 2015 version of our Annual Mother's Day Brunch, today, Mothers Day, May 10, starting after the 7:30 a.m. service and ending at 11:15 a.m. Donations will be taken. Questions: send to either John Dugaw or Terry Armstrong. Ascension Day Service. The coast convocation will celebrate Ascension Day at St. Mark s in Gulfport, 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. St. John s choir will be combining with other choirs along the coast to lead worship. Planning for Pentecost: we will celebrate Pentecost on May 24. At the 9:00 a.m. service we will have a solemn procession with children s choir leading and all the children of the church who would like to participate. Festival Kites or flags will be carried around the sanctuary during the prelude as a sign of the coming of the holy spirit: wind and flames. Children who would like to participate should meet in the parish hall at 8:45 a.m. (no later than 8:50 a.m.) to pick up their Pentecost Kites, receive instructions and line up for the procession. After the procession, children will sit with their families. During the Sunday School hour, children and families will make kites and fly them outside. Children may take these kites home with them. Melissa Johnson will lead this activity. Multilingual? Pentecost is May 24. If you could do a reading (or a portion thereof, depending on how many volunteers we get) on Pentecost, please let Lena Melton or Charles Hawkins know of your willingness. Graduating? If you or someone you know is graduating, St. John s wants to honor you! Please let the parish office know the name and the details of the graduation. Graduates will be recognized at services on May 17 th on Youth Sunday. No EYC Today. Luke is graduating today! Congratulations Luke! New Spanish-language service at St. John s. Sunday evening, 6:00 pm: Our Spanish-language service with the Rev. Margarita Swetman; bringing together communities and cultures to celebrate God in the Episcopal tradition. Daughters of the King. The May meeting of the Daughters of the King will be Tuesday, May 5th at 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall. In addition to a short business meeting, participants in the recent overnight retreat are invited to share their experiences and offer suggestions for future retreats. Even those who didn't attend should enjoy hearing about the event and the topics presented by The Rev. Marcia King. Camp Scholarships. The vestry of St. John s is soliciting requests for scholarships to Camp Bratton-Green. Forms are available in the parish office. Deadline for application is May 25. Thank You. To all who attended and those who worked to make this year s Derby Party a big success Thank you! Our treasurer and organist will submit a financial summary once everything is in. Thanks! Congratulations to Postulant for Holy Orders, Linda Healy, on the completion of a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. CPE is a significant element in the ordination process. Wonderful Wednesday Dinner Volunteers. Eight teams of volunteers rotate preparing dinner for Wonderful Wednesdays at St. John s. For more information call Mellissa Johnson at or Cecil George Smith at Good news! The updated parish directory is approaching the printing/distribution phase. All the information and pictures that have been solicited are being merged with the prior directory and much care is being to taken to assure completeness and accuracy. Toward that end, if you've had any changes to your address, home or cell phone or address in the past 6 months or 15

16 so, please be sure the church office is aware of those changes. Most of them have already been incorporated in this update but we'd rather have too much information than not enough. If you did not have a photo taken last fall and would like to share a new one, please send it to Fr. Charles at charles.hawkins@me.com. By the grace of God, we hope to have the new directory available to everyone before the end of May! [from Sharon Manuel] William Richardson and Jessica Christmas Wedding, May 16, 2015 at 513 Front Beach, O.S., MS. If the weather does not permit, the ceremony will be held at St. John s. Please RSVP to , jnchristmas92@gmail.com or 1203 Calhoun St, O.S., MS EYC on May at Christ Church, Bay St. Louis. Camp out. Service Project for Pioneer Camp. After are done working, we will have a beach day with sailing, fishing, floundering, and games. Meals will be provided. Bring snacks and working and beach clothes. As the days get closer more information will be provided. Did you know? Child care is provided for the Public Service of Healing with the Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Summer Camp. Registration for the 2015 summer at Camp Bratton-Green has begun. You will find the registration link at graycenter.org. We are a busy parish with many opportunities to play and pray together. Pick up a St. John's Ministry Card and/or sign-up to participate in upcoming events. Sign-Up sheets are in the parish hall every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Notes on Regularly Scheduled Programs & Events Centering Prayer meets on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Sharon Manuel at or Daughters of the King. The Daughters of the King meet on the first Tuesday of the month. Contact Lisa Baker for more information about the Daughter s of the King at Merry Widows. The Merry Widows meet on the first Friday of the Month at 5:00 p.m. Contact Ame Severson to RSVP at Saints & Sinners. Saints & Sinners (the men s group of St. John s) meet on the second Tuesday of the month. All the men of the parish are invited to join in the fun. For more information on Saints & Sinners contact Terry Armstrong at Ultreya. St. John s has three Ultreya groups. The first meets on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. in the Rawls Room. The evening group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The third meets at Pat Spear s home on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. For more information about Ultreya at St. John s, contact Lena Melton. Adult Forum. The Adult Forum meets monthly during the coffee hour (Sundays at 10:10 a.m.). For more information about Adult Forum, contact John Switzer or Valerie Winn. The Lord is My Help. St. John s is responsible for volunteers for The Lord is My Help on a rotating schedule. If you can volunteer, contact Peggy Butera ( ) or Jim Lancaster. Our weeks for 2015 are: March 2-6; May 4-8; July 6-10; September 7-11; and November 2-6. St. Luke s Guild. St. Luke s Guild meets on the third Thursday of the month for their monthly pot-luck dinner. St. Luke s is composed of ladies from St. John s and the community who meet for fellowship and support our preschool. Everyone is invited - come make a new friend. 16

17 Serving Today, Sunday, May 10 Sun, 7:30 AM - Sixth Sunday of Easter (Holy Eucharist, Rite I) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Roger Dean Verger - Lead Verger Ann Mead Lector - First Lesson Skip Baxter Lector - Second Lesson Merrill Markham Usher Merrill Markham Greeter Sun, 9:00 AM - Sixth Sunday of Easter (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Harriet Perry Verger - Lead Verger Gail Bishop (sub req.) Verger - Assisting Verger Ginny Dugaw Lay Eucharistic Minister Bill Angus-Barker Lector - First Lesson Jennifer Melton Lector - Second Lesson Clay Williams Intercessor Jessica Leonard Acolyte Caroline Leonard Crucifer Grant Gollott Torch Bearer Elliot McGraw Torch Bearer Mickey Forgione Usher Mike Forgione Usher Cindy Johnson Greeter Kristin Pugh Chaplain for Children's Chapel Sun, 11:15 AM - Sixth Sunday of Easter (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Lena Melton Verger - Lead Verger Jan Waterhouse Verger - Assisting Verger Linda Healy Lay Eucharistic Minister Toni Norman Lector - First Lesson Amy Chataginer Lector - Second Lesson Judy Krecker Intercessor Beau Dukes Crucifer Abby Butera Torch Bearer Cindy Johnson Greeter Vicky Wise Usher Ed Wise Usher 17

18 Praying it Forward Campaign A Capital Campaign for St. John s $725,000 - goal $737,506 pledged (146 pledges) $192, paid on pledges (through March 31, 2015) $545, to go $350,000 - Pledged Goal Pledges Goal Every Member Canvass of 2015 Annual Stewardship Campaign for St. John s $330, Pledged (through March 31, 2015) Pledges (through March 31, 2015) *If you have not yet pledged for 2015, please do. It is not too late! Pledge cards are available in the narthex and on the ministry table in the parish hall. A Note from the Treasurer Year-to-Date Report: End of March Actuals vs. Budget Tithes, Offerings, etc: $107, $88, Expenses: $103, $102,

19 This Week at St. John s Sunday, May 10 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Early Service 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Family Service 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee Hour, & Adult Bible Study 11:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Principal Service 4:30 p.m. EYC 6:00 p.m. Spanish Language Service with the Rev. Margarita Swetman Monday, May 11 9:00 a.m. Ultreya Tuesday, May 12 4:30 p.m. Children s Choir 6:30 p.m. Saints & Sinners 7:00 p.m. AA Wednesday, May 13 9:00 a.m. - Preschool Chapel 10:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder 5:30 p.m. Public Service of Healing with the Holy Eucharist 6:15 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. - AlAnon Thursday, May 14 8:00 a.m. Pat Spears 5:00 p.m. - Centering Prayer 6:00 p.m. Ascension Day Choral Eucharist at St. Mark s, Gulfport 6:30 p.m. - Youth Led Bible Study for Youth 7:00 p.m. AA Friday May 15 2:00 p.m. Friday Quilters 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, May 16 11:00 a.m. Bagpippers with Bill Muzzy 3:00 p.m. - Wedding 19

20 Vestry Tom McGraw (2016) Buildings and Grounds Sheree Ranson (2016) - Treasurer Parish Life Clay Williams (2016) - Education Greg Williams (2016) - Finance Preschool Tristan Armer (2017) - Clerk - Outreach Angela Bishop (2017) Sr. Warden Kay Cox (2017) Jr. Warden Charles Smith (2017) - Outreach David Grigsby (2018) Finance Worship Cindy Johnson (2018) Parish Life Education Lena Melton (2018) - Worship Darlene Stuart (2018) Education Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Information 705 Rayburn Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS Office: Fax: stjohnsosms@cableone.net Website: Office Volunteers Angela Bishop, Charlie Clark, Ginny Dugaw, David Grigsby, Julie Kilduff, Debbie Miner, Cecil George Smith, Darlene Stuart, Jill Roth, and Jan Waterhouse. Pastoral Care Priest, Charles Hawkins Deacon, Jim Lancaster Pastoral Care Associate, Bruno Schroeder Pastoral Care Assistant, Linda Healy Pastoral Care Team Coordinator, Judy Krecker Staff Rector, Charles Hawkins Organist and Choirmaster, Cynthia Ramseur Sexton, Stuart Smith Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Brian Seage 20