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our web site. St. John's is always striving to find new ways to get our message out to current and prospective
members. This web site allows us to reach people we may never have been able to contact before. Please
use this site to access the information you need about our church and as a resource for broadening your faith.
We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you might have.
Woman To Woman
In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone
who performs ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles. The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word acolytos, meaning
companion, attendant, or helper. The Acolyte ministry has its roots in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, where the prophet
Samuel is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest, and Elisha is seen assisting Elijah the Prophet. Acolytes can be of either
sex or any age (although usually no younger than ten). An acolyte can assist in worship by carrying a processional cross,
lighting candles, holding the Gospel book, holding candles or "torches", assisting a deacon or priest set up and
clean up at the altar, swinging a censer or thurible or carrying the incense boat, accepting the offering plates from the
ushers, and many other tasks as seen fit by the priest or acolyte warden. CLICK HERE For Acolytes Page
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday During Lent - Stations of the Cross & Compline @
7PM Stations of the Cross refers to a series of artistic representations, very often sculptural, depicting
Christ Carrying the Cross to his crucifixion in the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus, and to devotions commemorating the
Passion that use the series, often moving physically around a set of stations. The tradition as chapel devotion began with
St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It may be done at any time,
but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent. There are
a total of fourteen traditional Stations of the Cross. The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual
pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
LENT Services - Fridays at 7PM SUNDAY
SERVICES Worship Schedule _______________________ Choral Eucharist 9:00AM 137-67 Belknap Street Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
MONTHLY BIRTHDAYS
View Monthly Parishioners' Birthdays at: Events Link
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"Bowling With The Bishop"
Under the Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Vestry of St. John's Parish is responsible for the economic
health of the Parish and for providing support for the ministry of the clergy. The Vestry consists of the two wardens and
six members who are elected by the members of the congregation. The eight members serve staggered terms. Vestry members are
eligible to serve two consecutive 3-year terms as voted by the congregation and the Wardens can serve up to two consecutive
2-year terms. CLICK HERE For Vestry Page
Acolytes
In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone
who performs ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles. The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word acolytos, meaning
companion, attendant, or helper. The Acolyte ministry has its roots in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, where the prophet
Samuel is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest, and Elisha is seen assisting Elijah the Prophet. Acolytes can be of either
sex or any age (although usually no younger than ten). An acolyte can assist in worship by carrying a processional cross,
lighting candles, holding the Gospel book, holding candles or "torches", assisting a deacon or priest set up and
clean up at the altar, swinging a censer or thurible or carrying the incense boat, accepting the offering plates from the
ushers, and many other tasks as seen fit by the priest or acolyte warden. CLICK HERE For Acolytes Page
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Weekly Inspiration Week of 3/11/12
VERSE:
Therefore, as
God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience
-- Colossians 3:12 THOUGHT:
What an incredible thought! We are dearly loved as God's chosen
and holy children. No wonder God calls us to a lifestyle of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience! Think
of how often our Father needs to use these qualities with us! How can we not share with others what God so abundantly shares
with us? PRAYER:
Father in heaven, thank you for valuing me so highly. While I know some of the
ways I fall short of what you want me to be, and many reasons why you might not want to choose me as your beloved and holy
child, I thank you that you love me so richly and value me so highly! Please work powerfully in me through your Holy Spirit
to make me more like you, not for my glory, but for yours. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. Source: www.heartlight.org
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