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THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

October 9, 2016

7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

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

The First Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

Psalm 111

The Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

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: Greg Soltis, Reader and Chalice Bearer;

Katherine Kyle, Flower Guild; Richard Metzger, Assistant Head Usher; Doug

Alspach and Jane Alspach, Ushers.

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

for the marriage yesterday of Carolina Barco and Rob Mosbacher, Jr.

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Collect

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow

us, that we may continually be given to good works; through

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the

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

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c

Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a

great man and in high favor with his master, because by him

the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a

mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on

one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land

of Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. She said to her

mistress, "If only my lord were with the prophet who is in

Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy." When the king of

Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, "Am I God,

to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a

man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a

quarrel with me." But when Elisha the man of God heard that

the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the

king, "Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me,

that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel." So Naaman

came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of

Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go,

wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored

and you shall be clean." But Naaman became angry and went

away, saying, "I thought that for me he would surely come out,

and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and

would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy! Are

not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all

the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?"

He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants

approached and said to him, "Father, if the prophet had

commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have

done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, `Wash,

and be clean'?" So he went down and immersed himself seven

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times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God;

his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was

clean. Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his

company; he came and stood before him and said, "Now I

know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel."

Psalm 111

1 Hallelujah!

I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,

in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the deeds of the LORD!

they are studied by all who delight in them.

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor,

and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;

the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He gives food to those who fear him;

he is ever mindful of his covenant.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works

in giving them the lands of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;

all his commandments are sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever,

because they are done in truth and equity.

9 He sent redemption to his people;

he commanded his covenant for ever;

holy and awesome is his Name.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

those who act accordingly have a good understanding;

his praise endures for ever.

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2 Timothy 2:8-15

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of

David-- that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to

the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God

is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of

the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in

Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. The saying is sure: If we have

died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will

also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we

are faithless, he remains faithful--for he cannot deny himself.

Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are

to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only

ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself

to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to

be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.

Luke 17:11-19

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region

between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten

lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out,

saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When he saw them,

he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And

as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when

he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a

loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus' feet and thanked

him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, "Were not ten

made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of

them found to return and give praise to God except this

foreigner?" Then he said to him, "Get up and go on your way;

your faith has made you well."

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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. 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.

EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-16, 2016

Monday October 10

Church and Parish Office Closed

Tuesday October 11

12:00 noon AA

6:30 p.m. EFM Class

Wednesday October 12

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

12:00 noon AA

Thursday October 13

12:00 noon DA

Al-Anon

6:45 p.m. Choir Supper

7:15 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Friday October 14

5:00 p.m. Honeycutt/Parker Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday October 15

8:45 a.m. Being Mortal Workshop (Dining Room)

10:00 a.m. Music Festival Rehearsal

5:00 p.m. Honeycutt/Parker Wedding

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Sunday October 16

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal

Nursery

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

10:00 a.m. Adult Forum—Jane Clarke—Poetry of Place

10:10 a.m. St. John’s Choir Rehearsal

10:45 a.m. Church School

11:00 a.m. Music Festival and Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

12:15 p.m. Hospitality Hour

Parish Lunch

1:00 p.m. La Santa Eucaristía—Sermón

El Revdo. Dr. Luis León

2:00 p.m. Bocaditos y Café—Iglesia San Juan

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Tuesday through Friday

at 12:10 p.m.

ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE

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

October 9: Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and

Development at the University of Maryland and a nonresident senior

fellow of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings

Institution. He will speak on The State of the Middle East.

October 16: Jane Clarke. She is a poet widely published in Irish, UK, and

US newspapers, magazines, and literary journals, has won numerous

literary awards, and regularly leads creative writing workshops. Her first

collection, The River, was published in 2015. She will speak on the theme

of Poetry of Place.

October 23: Charles Haynes, Vice President and Founding Director of the

Newseum Institute's Religious Freedom Center. He will speak about the

work of the center.

November 13: David Ignatius, American journalist and novelist. He is an

associate editor and columnist for The Washington Post. He will speak

on Grading the Obama Presidency.

November 20: The Hon. Jeh Johnson, United States Secretary of Homeland

Security. He will speak on The State of Homeland Security Today.

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ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO DIED IN

THE PAST LITURGICAL YEAR

The deadline for sending in names is Monday, October 31.

The names of those who have died during the past liturgical year (since

November 1, 2015) will be listed in our All Saints’ Day Service bulletin on

November 6. If you would like a name included in this remembrance, please

contact RJ Gravina in the Parish Office by email at rj.gravina@stjohns-

dc.org; by phone at 202-347-8766; or by mail at 1525 H Street, NW,

Washington DC 20005.

FALL CLOTHING DRIVE

Sundays, October 9 and 16

Need more space in your closets? Clear them out and help your neighbors in

D.C. at the same time. The St. John’s Fall Clothing Drive will be held on

Sunday, October 9 and run through Sunday, October 16. Volunteers will be in

the Parish House parlors on Sundays after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services

to collect your gently-used clothing. We accept all types of clothing for men,

women, and children, as well as toiletries, emergency first-aid supplies, flip-

flops, and shower shoes. Much needed items this fall are deodorant, new and

gently-used shoes, new socks, winter coats, and blankets. Tax receipts will be

available. If you are interested in helping to sort clothes on one of the

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

BEING MORTAL

A DEEPER EXPLORATION OF END OF LIFE

Saturdays, October 15 and October 22

8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Rev. Elizabeth Gardner, on staff with the Episcopal Diocese of Washington,

will lead a four-session workshop about end-of-life issues. The series continues

October 15 and October 22, and runs from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the church

dining room. Those wishing to participate do not need to have attended previous

sessions. A $7 contribution to cover materials is encouraged. If you have

questions or would like more information, please contact Leila Taaffe at

taaffel@gmail.com.

A MUSIC FESTIVAL SERVICE OF SPIRITUALS AND JUBILEES

Sunday, October 16, 11:00 a.m.

The St. John’s Choir will sing a number of attractive settings of African

American Spirituals and Jubilees (songs of freedom), arranged by composers

Michael Tippett, Moses Hogan, and Washington composer Stanley

Thurston. The Gloria, Psalm, and Sanctus will be congregational settings from

the hymnal Lift Every Voice and Sing for all to sing. Lift your spirit and voice

with us at this Music Festival Service on October 16.

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ST. JOHN’S FALL SOCIAL

Sunday, October 16, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

1312 Q Street NW, Washington DC

Home of Parishioners Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill

The Lafayette Fellowship and the Church Growth Committee invite all adult

parishioners to a reception to meet other members and celebrate St. John’s

Church. Bring a friend and join us for a relaxing evening together. To RSVP,

contact Kaye Edwards at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org or at 202-347-8766,

ext. 317. Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 12.

THE RECTOR’S 2016 FALL ADULT INQUIRERS’ CLASS

October 22 and October 29

8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the

Episcopal Church at St. John’s, you are invited to join the Rector’s 2016 Fall

Adult Inquirers’ Class. Led by the Rector, the class (a two-day session) will

meet on Saturdays, October 22 and October 29, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both

days. Anyone – newcomer or longtime parishioner -- interested in learning

more about our Christian faith and life, the Episcopal tradition, and the ministry

of St. John’s Church, is encouraged to attend. For more information or to

register, please contact Kaye Edwards, Assistant for Church Growth, at

202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by e-mail at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc. Those

who participate in this class, or have completed another inquirers’ class, may

attend a Service of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal

Vows at Washington National Cathedral on Saturday, November 5, at 10:00

a.m.

FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERT

Wednesday, November 2, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Michael Lodico, Director of Music Ministry at

St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square,

performs French and German organ music

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.

LATROBE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. The Issue of Education in DC

How much do you know about the city where you live? The Latrobe Fellowship

would like to help you as Christians stay engaged with the world around you.

Join us for an evening centered on education in DC – what works, what doesn’t,

and what you might be able to do to help. Join us at 7:00 p.m. on November 2

for a service of Holy Eucharist followed by a panel of speakers who dedicate

their lives to this issue. The Latrobe Fellowship at St. John's Church is an

active and engaged group of adults, both singles and couples, primarily in their

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20s and 30s. Please contact the Rev. Sarah Taylor Miller to RSVP or with

questions at sarah.miller@stjohns-dc.org or at 202-347-8766 ext. 304.

ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP

Thursdays at 6:45 p.m.

The Book Group meets on the following dates:

November 3: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

December 3: A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra

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

the Book Club is for you. For questions or more information, please contact

Leila Taaffe at taaffel@gmail.com.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Friday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Friday night program, which offers parents an opportunity to enjoy free

time while St. John's provides child care, a light supper, and entertainment for

children (infants through age 10) will be held on October 7. All we ask is that

you sign up by noon on Wednesday, November 2 so that we will have an

adequate number of attendants and that you pick up your children before 9:00

p.m. when the doors will be locked. Sign up with Evangeline Gravina in the

Parish Office at evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org or at 202-347-8766, ext.

301.

NEXT DATES FOR BAPTISM and required pre-baptismal classes with the

clergy are as follows:

• November 6, 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, November 3, 7:00 p.m.

• January 8, 9:00 a.m.; Saturday, January 7, 10:00 a.m.

• February 19, 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself,

please contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org.

Please note that the parents or grandparents of children being baptized must be

active, pledging members of St. John’s. Adults interested in baptism for

themselves must attend the Rector’s Adult Inquirers’ Class and be active,

pledging participants in the life of the parish.

PARISH HOUSE UPDATE

Earlier this year, the Vestry asked the Parish House Renovation Committee to

scale back its plans for restoring and modernizing the Parish House to bring

them in line with the church’s financial resources. The Vestry at its September

2016 meeting received a progress report from the Committee on its revised

renovation plan. The Committee, in consultation with the church’s architect and

project manager, has prepared a prioritized list of projects that they believe

would be feasible within the church’s budgetary constraints. The Committee is

now working with its consultants to develop firmer estimates of the costs of the

various projects. The Committee expects to be able to provide a more detailed

set of recommendations to the Vestry at the November monthly meeting. At this

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point, it is anticipated that renovation of the Parish House would not begin prior

to the second quarter of 2017.

TWO EASY WAYS TO HELP OTHERS

• The empty casserole pans in the Parish House are waiting to be filled with food

for our partnership with So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.). St. John’s is

committed to sending food once a month to S.O.M.E. to be served in a meal

program for homeless and low-income persons in D.C. Participation is easy

and flexible! Pick up an empty casserole pan in the Parish House, fill it with a

casserole, and drop it off in the freezer near the dining room soda machine. A

parishioner picks up all the casseroles once a month and drops them off at the

meal site.

• When you travel, bring back unopened toiletry items for homeless

shelters. Place them in the basket in the connector between the Church and the

Parish House.

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 Thursday evenings from 7:15

p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with sandwiches provided at 6:45 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. Please be in touch with

Michael Lodico at Michael.Lodico@Stjohns-dc.org if you are interested in

singing with the Parish Choir or talking about the program.

PLANNING YOUR LEGACY

Is there a place in your estate planning for St. John’s? Often people think that

when they have children or other family members that they want to provide a

legacy to, they can’t also decide to leave a financial legacy to other causes or

organizations that are important to them. Have you assessed your “legacy”

recently? Have you factored in any insurance policies, real estate and

investments that would be part of that legacy? Could there be room to leave 5-

10% to organizations that you care about such as St. John’s? Each and every

gift that St. John’s receives makes a difference. Whether it’s naming St. John’s

in your will or trust or as a partial beneficiary on a retirement plan, insurance

policy or annuity…your generosity will live on and might set a beautiful

example to your heirs as well.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Lisa

Kirchenbauer at Lisa@OmegaWealthManagement.com.

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QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

As part of the PATH Act of 2015, Congress has permanently reinstated the

Qualified Charitable Distribution which allows tax payers over 70 ½ to redirect

up to $100,000 of their annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from

their IRA accounts (only) to a qualified charity. If you are making contributions

to St. John’s Annual Giving or Capital Campaign, this could have a positive

impact on your income tax planning. You can direct some or all of your RMD

to one or more charities.

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lisa Kirchenbauer at

Lisa@OmegaWealthManagement.com and be sure to consult with your tax

advisor to determine the impact on your personal financial situation.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER

The Leaflet allows you to receive parish news and information about upcoming

events each week. If you would like to sign up, contact Serina Freeman at

serina.freeman@stjohns-dc.org or at 202-347-8766, ext. 300.

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

going to begin 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 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Washington DC;

Jackson Place, Alexandria, VA; Jefferson Street, Hyattsville, MD; and

Yuma Street, NW, 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: Chet Grey, Ruth Harwood, Araceli Ma, Judy McKevitt, Jim

Mullins, and Gay Pasley.

Friends and family of our parish: Melissa Black (Ann Mueller), Bill Clark

(Clark Ervin), Sender Dias Duarte (Sandra Franco), Henry Farrington (Samuel

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Watson), Zariyah Frazier (Alexian Wines Semkow), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica

Sanchez), Craig Harmon (Judy McKevitt), Deanna Kinsfather (Laurie Adams),

Christy Long (Karen Zachary), Abilia Cárdenas de Ma (Araceli Ma), Rosemary

Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), James Millin (Cay Buser), Timothy Mullins (Jim

Mullins), Judy Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Lisa O’Brien (Pamela Venzke), Susan

Parsons (Carolyn Becarft), Paul Pilling (Ellen Parke), Carolyn Pitts (Ashley

Litzenberger), Edward Rebok (Ellen Parke), Terry Sinclair (Wande Johnson),

Candi Forester-Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Eve

Thompson (Joanne Hutton), Sallie Thompson (Celia Thompson), William

Thompson (Celia Thompson), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Martha

Warren (Kaye Edwards), and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).

Those who are in the hospital:

From our parish: Jack Ritchie.

Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Lloyd S.

Charters, Jr. (Andrea Charters), Rebecca DeBow (Catherine Olivo), Julie

Howell (Cynthia Walker), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), Mattie Pitts

(Ashley Litzenberger), and Chris Talford (Eric Peters).

Those who are in hospice:

Friends and family of our parish: Roger Block (John Peters Irelan).

Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week:

Alden Adkins, John Alison, Keith Arnold, Simon Beaumont, Helene Burwell,

Michael Charney, Gwinneth Clarkson, Christine Delucchi, Grace Glasgow

Duthe, Timothy Heil, Susan McDaid, Michelle Mangrum, Henriquez Nieto,

Kosi Onwuamaegbu, Bob Park, Bob Patchell, Trent Smith, Bella Storm, Paul

Sukenik, Matthew Taylor, Rachael Taylor, Les Thompson, Louisa Tierney, and

William Yale.

Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Martha and

William Birdseye, Betsy Clark and Chandler Van Orman, Margaret and Clayton

Depue, Juliet and Lee Folger, Geraldine and Brent Hayhurst, Izzy Hill and

Andrew Hunt, Mary and Zachary Leskosky, Priya and Michael Lodico, Jan

Merna and Brian Sojka, Lisa and Garrett Russo, and Elizabeth and Mohammed

Sadqi.

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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HOST A ST. JOHN’S SUNDAY PARISH LUNCH

October 9, 2016 – May 21, 2017

Host a Parish Lunch at least one time in the 2016–2017 program year.

Hosts are needed beginning with the December 4 lunch through the

May 21, 2017 lunch. It’s one of the best fellowship opportunities at

St. John’s and a way to meet new friends–both members and visitors–

and to catch up with old friends. Your help is needed. You can fulfill

the biblical injunction to serve others by hosting a Sunday Parish

Lunch. Hosts may be reimbursed for expenses or receive a tax receipt

as they choose. Detailed guidelines are sent to those who inquire.

To sign up to host a lunch and select a date, contact Holly

Sukenik, the lunch coordinator, at 202-332-2952 or

hsukenik@hotmail.com or the Parish Office at 202-347-8766 or by

email to kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org.

There will be no Parish Lunch on the following dates: October 30

(Marine Corps Marathon), November 27 (Thanksgiving weekend),

December 18, December 25 (Christmas Day), January 1, April 9

(Palm Sunday), April 16 (Easter Day), and May 14 (Mother’s Day).

Date Host

October 9 Outreach Committee

October 16 The Youth Confirmation Class

October 23 Oktoberfest by "The Sisters"

November 6 (Sandwich Sunday)

Eleanor Odom and Peter Odom

November 13 Latrobe

November 20 Niquelle Allen, Krista Becker, Wande Johnson,

Hilary West, and Audrey Wood

December 4

December 11 Church Growth Committee

2017

January 8

January 15

January 22

January 29 Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook Off

February 5 Annual Meeting and Reception

February 12 Team Crouch

February 19

February 26 (Mardi Gras) Stephen O’Shields, Miller Winecoff,

Will Yale, and Karen Zachary

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March 5

March 12

March 19

March 26

April 2

April 23

April 30

May 7

May 21

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

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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

2:00 p.m. The nursery is located next to the elevator on the lower

level of the Parish House. Take the elevator or stairs to the basement.

We also offer Church School at 10:45 a.m. for children and youth

from age three through tenth grade on the second floor of the Parish

House.

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 @stjohnslafayettesquare. 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. For more information,

contact Serina Freeman in the Parish Office at 202-347-8766, ext.

300 or by email at serina.freeman@stjohns-dc.org.

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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.