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THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

May 13, 2018 · 11:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARIST

RECOGNITION OF ST. JOHN’S ACOLYTES

Welcome to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square.

All who seek God are welcome at God’s table.

Nursery Care is available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hay-Adams Hotel.

Hearing assistance devices are available from the Ushers.

Church School begins at 10:45 a.m. at the Hay-Adams Hotel.

VOLUNTARY: Prelude and Fugue in C-major, BWV 545 J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

HYMN 214 Hail the day that sees him rise Sung by all. Please stand as the procession enters.

The Reverend Dr. Luis León

Rector

The Reverend D. Andrew Olivo

Assistant Rector

Kaye Edwards

Assistant for Church Growth

Michael Lodico Director of Music

Ministry and Organist

Brent Erstad

Assistant Director of Music

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Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt. Music: Llanfair, Robert Williams (1781-1821)

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RECOGNITION OF ST. JOHN’S ACOLYTES

Celebrant: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ is risen.

People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia!

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Gracious God, we thank you for the ministry of these young people who have

served as acolytes in the service of your Church and to your honor and glory.

Grant that they may so serve you before your earthly altar in reverence and

holiness, witnessing to your love wherever they may be, that they may attain,

with all your saints and angels, the joy of serving and worshiping you before

your heavenly altar; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

Celebrant: In the Name of God and of this congregation, I offer you our gratitude for your

ministry among us as acolytes. We give you these gifts as symbols of our joy in

your ministry. May God be with you and bless you always.

People: Amen.

THE FIRST READING Read by Paul Barkett. Acts 1:1-11 Please be seated.

In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the

beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions

through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. After his suffering he

presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them

during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. While staying with

them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for the promise of

the Father. "This," he said, "is what you have heard from me; for John baptized with

water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." So

when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time when you will

restore the kingdom to Israel?" He replied, "It is not for you to know the times or

periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in

Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had said

this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their

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sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two

men in white robes stood by them. They said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand

looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into

heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 1 All sing the refrain after the choir, and where indicated.

1 Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked,

nor lingered in the way of sinners,

nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

2 Their delight is in the law of the Lord,

and they meditate on his law day and night. Refrain.

3 They are like trees planted by streams of water,

bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither;

everything they do shall prosper.

4 It is not so with the wicked;

they are like chaff which the wind blows away. Refrain.

5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes,

nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked is doomed. Refrain.

THE SECOND READING Read by Kosi Onwuamaegbu. 1 John 5:9-13

If we receive human testimony, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the

testimony of God that he has testified to his Son. Those who believe in the Son of

God have the testimony in their hearts. Those who do not believe in God have made

him a liar by not believing in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.

And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have

life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that

you may know that you have eternal life.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

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HYMN 7 (stanza 1) Christ, whose glory fills the skies Sung by all, standing.

Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music: Ratisbon, melody from Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524; adapt. att. William Henry Havergal

(1793-1870); harm. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870), alt.

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Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

THE HOLY GOSPEL Luke 24:44-53

Jesus said to his disciples, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was

still with you-- that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the

prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to

understand the scriptures, and he said to them, "Thus it is written, that the

Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance

and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning

from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon

you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed

with power from on high." Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up

his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them

and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to

Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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HYMN 7 (stanzas 2 and 3) Christ, whose glory fills the skies Sung by all.

THE SERMON The Rev. Dr. Luis León Please be seated.

THE NICENE CREED Please stand.

Celebrant and People:

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.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Led by Powell Hutton. Please remain standing.

Leader: Gracious God, we thank you for giving us power through your Holy Spirit to reveal

your life to the world; strengthen, bless, and guide us to make you known by word

and example. We thank you for our companion relationships with the Anglican

Church of Southern Africa* and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. We pray for

Michael, our Presiding Bishop, for Mariann, Bishop of Washington, and for all

bishops and other ministers.

People: We are your Church, O God. Guide us in your grace.

Leader: We thank you for your creation, and pray for the earth which you have given us to

cherish and protect; nourish in us your love for all you have made.

People: We are your stewards, O God. Guide us in your grace.

Leader: Guide and bless us in our work and play, and shape the patterns of our political and

economic life; we pray for Donald, our President, the leaders of Congress, and the

Supreme Court, and all who are in authority; for the people of Afghanistan,

Hawaii, Syria, and Venezuela, that all people may be fulfilled through the bounty

of your creation.

People: We are your servants, O God. Guide us in your grace.

* In particular, the Kwasa Centre in the Diocese of the Highveld.

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Leader: Awaken our hearts to your presence in all people: those we love easily and those

with whom we struggle, those different from us and those similar to us, those

familiar to us and those unfamiliar to us.

People: We are made in your image, O God. Guide us in your grace.

Leader: We thank you for calling us to the glorious heritage of your holy people. Free us

from lack of vision, and from inertia of will and spirit. By your life-giving Spirit,

lead us out of isolation and oppression, redeem and restore us.

People: You are the life within us, O God. Guide us in your grace.

Leader: We thank you for the gift of life, with all its blessings and sorrows. Shield the

joyous, especially those who are celebrating a birthday this week, Sarah Agnew,

Audrey Anikeeff, Sarah Banks, Gabrielle Beaumont, Joan Best, Nick Bode,

Stephanie Bode, James Doty, Kristine Ellison, Page Evans, Ellie Garland, Eric

Generous, Nicholas Jones, Brad Kosegarten, Henry Singer, Betty van Iersel, and

Will Wilson; for those celebrating an anniversary this week, especially Laura and

René Doucet, Kelly and Matt Hallett, Katherine and Patrick Hanniford, Kristin

Josey and John Ward, and Dalia Zabala and Larry LeCompte. Comfort and

strengthen those in any need or trouble. Bless those who will be born today and

bless those who died, that by joining with the company of all your saints we may

rejoice in one unending song of praise.

People: In you alone we have eternal life, O God. Guide us in your grace.

Celebrant: O God our strength and salvation, hear all our prayers this day, and grant that we

may live in the joy of the Resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

THE PEACE

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People: And also with you.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Please be seated.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

Sing joyfully William Byrd

(1538-1623)

The St. John’s Choir

Sing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob!

Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol.

Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and at our feast day.

For this is a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.

–Psalm 81:1-4

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HYMN 488 Be thou my vision Sung by all, standing.

Words: Irish, ca. 700; versified Mary Elizabeth Byrne (1880-1931); tr. Eleanor H. Hull (1860-1935), alt. Music: Slane, Irish ballad melody; adapt. The Church Hymnary, 1927; harm. David Evans (1874-1948)

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Please remain standing.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to

you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious

resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into

heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign

with him in glory.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with

all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of

your Name:

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HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD: S-125 Richard Proulx

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Please remain standing.

Celebrant: Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and,

when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your

mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to

live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your

will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took

bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his

disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this

for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to

them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant,

which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink

it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People:

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

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Celebrant: We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise

and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you

these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your

Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that

we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,

and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your

eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in

the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and

for ever.

People: Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Celebrant and People:

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.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Celebrant: Alleluia, alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia, alleluia!

Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ

died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

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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MUSIC AT THE COMMUNION

Anthem Rejoice in the Lord always 16th c. anon.

The St. John’s Choir

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, rejoice. Let your softness be known unto

us all: the Lord is e’en at hand. Be careful for nothing, but in all prayer and

supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the

peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through

Christ Jesu. Amen.

–Philippians 4:4-7

Hymn 215 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph

Words: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885), alt.

Music: In Babilone, melody from Oude en Nieuwe Hollantse Boerenlities en Contradanseu, 1710;

harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944)

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Hymn 340 For the bread which you have broken

Sung by all.

Words: Louis F. Benson (1855-1930)

Music: Beng-Li, I-to Loh (b.1936)

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THE POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Please stand.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Celebrant and People:

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living

members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with

spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the

world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with

gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING

Celebrant: May Almighty God, who has redeemed us and made us his children through the

resurrection of Christ our Lord, bestow upon you the riches of his blessing. And the

blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and

remain with you for ever.

People: Amen.

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HYMN 493 O for a thousand tongues to sing Sung by all.

Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.

Music: Azmon, Carl Gotthilf Gläser (1784-1829); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872)

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THE DISMISSAL

Celebrant: Alleluia, alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!

VOLUNTARY: In dir ist Freude (In Thee is gladness) J.S. Bach

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ASSISTING AT THE 11:00 A.M. SERVICE TODAY: Carolyn Gardner, Clergy Cross; Ben Garland and Jack

Garland, Acolytes; Thom Sinclair, Crucifer; Tony Anikeeff, Paul Barkett, James Doyle, and Uche Onwuamaegbu, Chalice Bearers; Brenda and Willy Wolter, Greeters; Thea Crouch and Mary

Raether, Flower Guild; John More, Assistant Head Usher; Robin Anderson, David Estes, Doug

Estes, Caroline Huettner, Livy More, and Chuck Schwartz, Ushers.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God.

COFFEE WILL BE SERVED IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH following the 11:00 a.m. service, weather permitting.

A TOUR OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH will be offered after the 11:00 a.m. service. If you are interested, please join Pat and Garry Dalby at the pulpit following the service.

RECYCLING of Order of Service Bulletins paper is good stewardship. If you wish, please leave them at the

end of the pew after the service.

ST. JOHN’S ACOLYTES

Clark Agnew

Hugh Agnew

Alexander Anikeeff

Audrey Anikeeff

Reese Crochet

Thea Crouch

David Estes

Carolyn Gardner

Benjamin Garland

Jack Garland

Caroline Huettner

Adrianna Leckow

Alexander Lehmann Weng

Oliver Lehmann Weng

Sebastian Lehmann Weng

Claire Montgomery

Kosi Onwuamaegbu

Obi Onwuamaegbu

Elizabeth Thesmar

Gus Tierney

Isabel Tierney

ACOLYTE COORDINATOR

Debby Hailey

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LITURGICAL CHANGES DURING EASTERTIDE

Easter is the first of the two great cycles of feasts and holy days around which the church

calendar is organized; the other is Christmas. And Easter, or Eastertide, is not just one day, but

a fifty-day liturgical season which begins with the Great Vigil of Easter and ends on the Day

of Pentecost. Easter has liturgical symbols and practices which you may notice.

1) Frontal color and matching vestments – white and gold. We use a white altar frontal and the clergy wear white stoles. White symbolizes our hope of the Resurrection, as well as the

purity and newness that come from victory over sin and death. Gold symbolizes the light of

the risen Christ enlightening the world, as well as our exaltation of Jesus as Lord and King.

2) The Paschal Candle, which represents Christ’s presence among us as the light of the world, is lighted for all services.

3) Alleluias are back! Today we sing and say Alleluia in hymns and anthems, in the opening sentences, and at the breaking of the bread (fraction) during communion. We give thanks that

Christ not only died but also rose again to save us all.

4) In lieu of the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.), the Gloria (Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth…) or other hymn of praise is used at the beginning of the Eucharist service.

5) Prayers of the People. Instead of the more penitential arrangement we used during Lent (Form I, found on page 383 of the Book of Common Prayer), during Eastertide we use special prayers

for the celebration of the Resurrection with thanksgiving and prayers for God’s continued

grace.

6) Remain standing instead of kneeling. Whereas during Lent we knelt in the traditional prayer posture for penitence, during Eastertide we stand at prayer in honor of Christ’s rising again and

in jubilant celebration of our salvation.

7) Musical setting for the Sanctus. At the communion we return to a celebratory musical setting for the Sanctus (or Holy, holy, holy Lord), in contrast to the simpler plainsong composition that

we sang during Lent.

8) We return to the more familiar Eucharistic Prayer A, which we use during most Sundays of the year.

9) The Proper Preface (a part of the Eucharistic Prayer that varies with the season) during Easter reminds us of the great gift of the Resurrection, and ends with this great affirmation: By his

death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

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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 May 9, 2018)

David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis

Dana & Sophie Ackerly

Jen Agiesta

John & Renate Alison

Nikki Allen

Case & McGowin Anderson

Robin Anderson

Michael & Ann Andrews

Philip & Annette Anfinrud

Tony & Tung-Lin Anikeeff

Margaretta Conderman Arnold

Carlos & Lourdes Arriaga

Ted & Eve Atkeson

Ashley Atwater

Virginia & Shea Bader

Geoffrey & Kathryn Baker

Sarah Banks

Paul Barkett

Elizabeth Bartheld

Joanne Bauers

Meg Beasley

Krista Becker

Carolyn & Mike Becraft

Bob Beizer

Laura Belman

Kate Benner

Matthew & Christina Berlin

Judy Campbell Bird

Martha & Bill Birdseye

Diane Hendricks Bitsberger

Marion Blakey & Bill Dooley

Paul Bledsoe & Celia Boddington

Thomas Bleha

Tad & Nita Blundon

Megan Bly & Scott Wunsch

Matt Bode & Laurie Adams

Elena Braithwaite

Emorie Broemel

Lacy Broemel

Christine Brown & Michael Stehle

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

Robert Carroll

Hall Carter

Tom & Liz Casagrande

Andrea Lea Charters

Preston & Merrell Cherouny

Ginny Chew

Carlye Christianson & Joly Pascal

Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill

Laura & Max Clarke

Gwinneth Clarkson

Laurie Clifford

Betsy Conway-Haubert

Audrey Wood Corcoran

Pam Covington

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

Christian & Liz Davis

William Davis

Susan Dawson

Justin Dean & Matt Sipala

Chris Delucchi & Martha Blalock

John Derrick

Charles & Bonnie DeWitt

Anita & George Diliberto

Bessie & Will Doffermyre

Joan & Jim Doty

Laura & René Doucet

Linda Douglass

James Doyle

Will & Grace Duthe

Robert Dyer

Jim Eastwood

Janet Edmond

Janice Berry Edwards

Kaye Edwards

Lauren Edwards

Rob & Anna Ehrich

Richard & Martha Ellison

Erika Emery

Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris

Sylvia Martin-Estes & Doug Estes

Le & Casey Evans

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Amanda & Eric Eversole

Allison Herron Eydt

Denis Faherty

Adam & Betty Falato

Kathryn Falk

Steve & Caroline Faris

Cathy Feig

Wendy Fibison & Samuel Watson

Hyman & Anne Field

Camden & Debra Fine

John & Susan Firestone

Carol Cole Flanagan

Ron & Nancy Fletcher

Juliet Folger

Lee Folger

Annie & Kaleb Froehlich

Linda Gaines

David Gallalee

John & Ann Gardner

Carrie & Jim Garland

Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood

Mary Getz

Kay Gilley

Ted & Sandy Graves

Michael & Missy Grealy

Richard & Jeanne Grimmett

Katie & Hunter Guerin

Sandra Hackworth

Chuck & Lilibet Hagel

James & Hannah Hahn

Debby & Gary Hailey

Nick & Kate Hailey

Carl & Frances Hampe

Kyle & Mary Blanche Hankey

Patrick & Kate Hanniford

Kristie Hansen

Jeff & Katie Hantson

Barbie Harper

Anne & Bud Harrell

Robert & Anne Harrington

Annie McCarthy Harris & Christian Harris

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

Ellen Hoff

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

Karen & Seth Jeffers

Stewart & Victoria Jeffries

Muriel Jerome-O’Keeffe

Wande Johnson

Mac & Barbara Johnston

Cliftine Jones

Bill & Sara Josey

Emily & Paul Kallaur

William & Ann Kaye

Katherine Kehoe

Graham & Robin Keithley

Arthur Kellermann & Leila Taaffe

Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson

David Kieve & Kate Bedingfield

Loren & Anne Kieve

Richard & Justine Kingham

Lisa & Jim Kirchenbauer

Alan & Joan Kirk

Frank & Nancy Klotz

Peter Koch & Karolina Arias

Lisa Koehler

Julia Koster & Richard Doege

Kenny Kraft

Grant Kraus

Pete & Katherine Kyle

Mary Landrieu & Frank Snellings

Mendel Lay

LaSalle & Ruth Leffall

Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng

Marcus Lemon

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

Jimmy Lowe

Emily & John Lucio

Kathy Luhrman

Janice Lupton

Chip & RJ Lyerly

Troy & Maggie Lyons

Paul Mandelson

Michelle Mangrum

Claire & Harry Marshall

Steuart & Jessica Martens

Dan Martin

Harry & Judy Martin

John & Chrystal Martin

Middleton & Nancy Martin

Sherill Mason

Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher

Nancy Matthews

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Gregory Mays & Elizabeth Schoetz

Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block

Saunders McElroy

Sara McGanity

Judson McIntire

Judith McKevitt

Matthew McMurray

Ellen McPeake

Diane Melton

Richard Metzger

Peter Metzger

Nathan & Kelly Miller

Livy & John More

John & Catherine Morefield

Rob Mosbacher

Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom

Robert & Ann Mueller

Dick & Joy Nathan

Julie Neff

Dixie & John Noonan

Stephen O’Shields & Miller Winecoff

Denise Odaro & Jason Bolton

Peter & Eleanor Odom

Andy & Catherine Olivo

Ralph & Lydia Olson

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

Anthony Pegues

Robin Pennington

Bruce & Pam Perkins

Eric Peters

Raymond & Susan Petniunas

Emily Price

Richard Price

Leah Proffitt

Scott & Katherine Raab

Allie Raether

Mary & Carl Raether

Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen

Nate & Katie Rawlings

Norma Jean Reck

Hwa Cha Redman

Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid

Jack Reiffer

Marshall & Marie Reinsdorf

Geraldine & Harker Rhodes

Susan Todd Rich

Hap & Nora Rigby

Craig Roach

Beth Robinson

Randall Roe

Chris Rogers

Mittie Curtis Rooney

Laurie & Jason Rossbach

Garrett & Lisa Russo

Chase Rynd

Elizabeth Sadqi

Jessica & Alex Sanchez

Becky Schergens & Jack Kinsey

Chuck Schwartz

Doug & Liz Schwartz

Robert Schwartz

KayAnn & Brian Schoeneman

Susan & Sandy Sierck

Adelle Simmons

Thom Sinclair

Patrick & Mead Sissman

David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer

Diane & Peter Spaulding

Stephanie Spencer

John Staples & Scott Raspa

Kenneth & Susan Starling

Anne Stewart

Toby Stock

Alex & Desiree Stolar

Catherine Stolar

Holly & John Sukenik

Meredith Sullenger

H. Edward Tang

Matthew Taylor

Robin Taylor

Dorothea Teipel

Dax Tejera

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

Barbara & Peter Van Allen

Paul & Susan Van Nice

Dries van Wagenberg

Pamela & Patrick Venzke

Susan Volgenau

Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely

Chris & Barbara Wall

Michael Waltz

Alis Wang & Amy Stulman

Carl Ward

Kristin & John Ward

Thomas Ward

Blaise & Sarah Warren

Marc & Susan Warren

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Susan Welch

Gail & Togo West

Hilary West

David Wham & David Malone

Brainerd Whitbeck

Kathleen Wilcox

Philip Willauer & Sandra Cunningham

Christina Wilson

James & Heather Wilson

Neil & Emma Wilson

Andrea Winchell

Anita Woehler

Willy & Brenda Wolter

Franklin Wyman

Renée & Keith Yancey

Sang & Sarah Yi

Keiko Yoshino

Rick Young

Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene

Karen Zachary

STEWARDSHIP AS STRENGTH

“Give us reverence for the earth as your creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of

others and to your honor and glory.” (BCP, p. 388)

It is easy to celebrate God’s creation in May. Buds have opened, leaves have returned and birds have found

new voice. Washington in spring reminds us of the beauty and munificence of God’s blessings all around

us, gifts we have in our power to foster or slight. At this time of annual renewal, may we also renew our

commitment to nurture those gifts wisely, use them justly, and share them broadly. In so doing, may we

draw strength to use them in service to others throughout the year.

For those of you who have already pledged, our Committee and our Church thank you!

For a pledge card, please contact Evangeline Gravina, at 202-347-8766 ext. 301,

or by email at evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org.

–The Stewardship Committee

ST. JOHN’S 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 also are 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.

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LETTER FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN

Dear Parishioners,

I am delighted to advise you that at its April meeting, the Vestry voted unanimously to call the Reverend

Bruce McPherson to be our Interim Rector and he has accepted that call. Bruce has been an ordained

minister for more than two decades and has spent almost all of that time serving as an Interim Rector at

various parishes throughout the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Prior to becoming an ordained

minister, Bruce was an executive in the financial services industry.

Bruce came highly recommended by both diocesan leaders and Luis, who has known Bruce for many

years.

Bruce writes, "It is a great honor to be invited to St. John's during this important time. But first, this is

a time to celebrate the ministry of Fr. Luis León who has served St. John's for the past 24 years with

great wisdom and insight and faithfulness. The Holy Spirit has clearly blessed the ministry you share.

Let us pray that the same Spirit will be our guide as we move forward."

Please plan to be in church on Sunday, July 1 to welcome Bruce to St. John’s Church.

Richard Metzger

Senior Warden

RECTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE

On Monday, May 14, a survey that we hope every parishioner will complete will be accessible

online at stjohns-dc.org/rector-transition. The survey will help to identify us as a parish - who we are

and what we want in a new Rector - and will be accessible until Monday, June 4. It is critically important

that every parishioner complete the survey so that we may have the benefit of everyone's views. For

those without access to the Internet, please contact Evangeline Gravina in the Parish Office at

202-347-8766 to obtain a paper copy. Paper copies should be returned to her at 1525 H Street NW,

Washington, DC 20005, likewise by the June 4 deadline.

In addition to the survey, there will be opportunities to provide further, in-person input at either of two

focus group sessions, both of which will be held in the church nave. The first will take place immediately

following the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, June 10 (nursery hours have been extended for parents of

young children). The second session will be at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 24. We expect each session

will last an hour.

Thank you in advance for your input during this very important part of the Rector search process. Please

continue to pray that that Holy Spirit guides us in the search for a new Rector.

The Rector Search Committee

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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20, 2018

Tuesday May 15

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

5:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting (St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle Street, NW,

Washington, DC 20016)

Wednesday May 16

6:30 p.m. Rector Search Committee Meeting

Thursday May 17

6:30 p.m. Choir Supper

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

Sunday May 20 (Summer Schedule Begins)

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily—The Rev. Dr. Luis León

9:15 a.m. Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel)

10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist—Sermon—The Rev. Dr. Luis León

11:45 a.m. Hospitality Hour (Front of the Church)

1:00 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m.

FINAL SUNDAY FOR THE REV. DR. LUIS LEÓN

MAY 20, 2018

On May 20, the Rev. Dr. Luis León will preach and preside at his final Sunday services as the 14th Rector

of St. John’s Church at 7:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The main celebration for the morning will take place

during the 10:30 a.m. service. Please plan to join us for this special day as we celebrate Luis’ 24-years

of faithful ministry at St. John’s Church.

SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS ON MAY 20

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Homily

9:15 a.m. Nursery

10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist and Sermon

Summer Church School (June 10-July 29)

1:00 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina

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SUMMER CHURCH SCHOOL STARTS JUNE 10

The last day of Church School for the regular program year

is today, May 13. Our Summer Church School will begin

June 10 and meet through July 29 with our one-room class

for grades pre-K through five. Children will be learning lessons

based on a reading in church that day, and will play games,

participate in activities, and sing songs related to the day’s

reading. Summer Church School starts at 10:30 a.m. in the

Hay-Adams Hotel. Students will come in to church to join

their families for Communion. We need three teachers each

Sunday. Please let us know if you can teach at least one

Sunday. We will provide the curriculum and everything you

need. If you are interested in teaching, please email Kaye

Edwards at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org.

GRACE’S TABLE

Saturday, May 19

Please join us in providing a hot 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.

REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECTS

• Sunday, May 20, following the 10:30 a.m. service: St.

John's Refugee Committee will meet at 910 15th St. NW

(corner of 15th and I Streets NW.) Upon arrival, please call

the concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and

tell him you are attending the St. John's Refugee Committee.

Come learn about the exciting work the St. John's community

is doing to support refugees.

• Saturday, June 2: The One Journey Festival will take place

on the front lawn of the Washington National Cathedral on

Saturday, June 2. The festival will celebrate the culture and

courage of refugees through the shared languages of

humanity: art, fashion, food, music, and dance from the

countries that today’s refugees originally called home.

Festival organizers will use an innovative immersive video

experience to connect attendees with refugees living in

overseas camps. Please mark your calendars and contact

jesspulsifersanchez@gmail.com for more information

about attending or volunteering.

• Baby Items Needed: St. John's Refugee Committee is

collecting diapers and baby clothes for an Afghan SIV

refugee family. If you would like to contribute, please

contact Gay Pasley at glpasley@gmail.com for more

information about how and where to deliver items.

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT

With the temporary loss of our Parish House space for our

Sunday Parish Lunches, we are organizing fellowship

opportunities on a neighborhood basis. 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.

• Saturday, May 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Parishioner

Meredith Sullenger, who lives in Vienna, Virginia, is hosting

a casual potluck supper. Please contact Meredith at 703-

281-4161 or msullenger@mac.com for the supper event

at her home in Vienna by May 21. Space is limited, so the

first 25 responses will be welcomed to join the “party.”

FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS

Wednesday, June 6, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler, organ with the United States Air Force Strings

Music by Women Composers, including Margaret

Sandresky’s Dialogues for Organ and Strings Please consider joining us during your lunch break for this last

concert of the program year and until the series resumes in

October, 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.

LATROBE FIRST WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

Rooftop Holy Eucharist and Dinner

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Join us for the final Latrobe Fellowship before our summer

break. We will gather at 601 Pennsylvania Ave NW for a

rooftop celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed by dinner

and fellowship. The entrance to the building is between the Cosi

and PNC Bank, and upon arrival tell the front desk attendant

that you’re headed to the roof for a St. John’s event. For more

information, please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo at

andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org. All are welcome!

ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE

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

Today, May 13: Aaron David Miller, a Vice President

and Middle East Program Director at the Wilson

Center, is among America’s foremost experts on the

Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. policy in the

Middle East. A former adviser to six secretaries of

state (George Schultz to Colin Powell), he helped

shape America’s policy in the region for more than

two decades. A prolific commentator, Miller is

currently a global affairs analyst for CNN. He is the

author of five books, including the national bestseller

The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive

Search for Arab-Israeli Peace, and most recently,

The End of Greatness: Why America Can't Have (and

Doesn't Want) Another Great President. He will

speak on The State of Mideast Affairs.

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ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP

Thursday, June 7, 6:45 p.m.

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

next meeting date and books is as follow:

June 7: The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America

by Frances FitzGerald.

If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and

talk about books, the Book Club is for you. The meetings 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 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.

MARCH WITH ST. JOHN’S IN

THE CAPITAL PRIDE PARADE

Saturday, June 9, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Join the St. John’s contingent as we march in the Capital Pride

Parade. The Parade is sponsored by the Capital Pride Alliance

to celebrate and support the diverse LGBT communities and

friends. All are welcome!

Event Details:

Parade Route: Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods,

Washington, DC.

Starting Location: 22nd and P Streets, NW, Washington,

DC.

Metro: Red Line (Dupont Circle – Q Street Exit).

T-shirts with St. John’s logo in women’s and men’s sizes are

available for $10.00 each. For more information and to let us

know you will march with the St. John’s contingent, please

contact Anthony Pegues at apegues79@yahoo.com. Parade

details will be given closer to the date of the parade. Please also

let Anthony know by May 20 if you would like to order a T-

shirt.

BAPTISM SERVICE

The next dates for Baptism and required pre-baptismal class

with the clergy are as follows:

Baptism on Sunday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.;

class on Saturday, June 9, at 10:00 a.m.

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

for yourself, please contact Kaye Edwards 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 St. John’s Adult Inquirers’ Class

and be active, pledging participants in the life of the parish.

LISTEN AGAIN TO SUNDAY SERMONS

If you missed a Sunday at St. John’s Church or would like to

listen again to past sermons or adult forums, you can visit the

St. John’s website and click on the “Media” tab at the top of the

page to listen. You can also find past sermons by searching for

“St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square” in the Podcast app on

your iPhone or iPad.

JOIN ST. JOHN’S GREETERS TEAM

Would you enjoy welcoming visitors to Sunday services?

Helping new parishioners feel comfortable in the congregation?

Exchanging morning greetings with old and new friends in the

parish? Then please join the Welcome Team Ministry and

become a Greeter for the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service.

Greeting requires only a short time before and after the service

and is important to the continued growth and health of St.

John’s Church. For more information about becoming a

greeter, please contact Head Greeter Robin Anderson at

finsandgators@aol.com.

CONSIDER JOINING THE FLOWER GUILD

Whether acquiring a new skill or expanding on an existing

talent, being a member of the Flower Guild is a rewarding way

to volunteer at St. John’s. Newcomers are paired with

experienced members who mentor them until they are fully

fledged, confident flower arrangers. It is a wonderful ministry

with the benefit of newfound friendships. For a typical Sunday,

two team members meet on Saturday morning. Please contact

Flower Guild Chair Katherine Kyle if you would like

additional information at carsonkyle@gmail.com.

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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 Kenilworth Drive, Burke,

VA; Cumberland Street, NW, Washington, DC; and

Klingle Place, 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: Bobbie Falk, Kristie Hansen, Katherine

Kyle, KayAnn Schoeneman, Ken Starling, and Dace Vidins.

Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki

Allen), Jim Bailey (Mike Becraft), Gianna Balerna (Judy

McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton),

John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Ellen

Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark Ervin),

William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice

(Betty van Iersel), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Henry

Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison (Wendy Fibison),

Allison Gardner (Elizabeth Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica

Sanchez), Anne Harrington (Anne and Robert Harrington), Bob

Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Redmond McNeill (Livy More),

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), Luther and Dorothy Nixon (Samuel

Watson), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu

(Elizabeth Leach), Lisa Pell (Mike Becraft), Candi Forester-

Smith (Michael Stratton), Sue Stubbs (Kaye Edwards), Jim

Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Judith Thomas (Geegee Bryant), 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: James Falk (Kathryn Falk),

Robert Hohman (Wendy Fibison), Julie Howell (Cynthia

Walker), Rose Leach (Elizabeth Leach), Betty Mauldin (Susan

Welch), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), Susie Pappas (Alex

Pappas), Sandra Wall Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton), and Larry

Watson (Catherine Outten Olivo).

Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Sarah

Agnew, Audrey Anikeeff, Sarah Banks, Gabrielle Beaumont,

Joan Best, Nick Bode, Stephanie Bode, James Doty, Kristine

Ellison, Page Evans, Ellie Garland, Eric Generous, Nicholas

Jones, Brad Kosegarten, Henry Singer, Betty van Iersel, and

Will Wilson.

Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week:

Laura and René Doucet, Kelly and Matt Hallett, Katherine and

Patrick Hanniford, Kristin Josey and John Ward, and Dalia

Zabala and Larry LeCompte.

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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PROGRESS ON THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION

Outside, construction continues on the foundation for the new stairway on the east side of the

building. Work continues also on the repair of the roof flashing and slate shingles. Inside, the

hanging of the drywall stays on track on three floors, the kitchen floor slab is scheduled to be poured,

and the masonry wall of the elevator shaft rises past the first floor.

So far we have not seen any unexpected issues that would cause serious delay in our schedule. We

anticipate moving the staff back to the Parish House at the end of September. Full completion is

expected currently in mid-October.

This week Hospitality Hour will be in front of the church after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

Our Sunday operations this week at the Hay-Adams will include Nursery at 8:30 a.m., and Church

School at 10:45 a.m., both in the Windsor Room (upstairs to the right as you enter the Hotel).

Please contact Hayden Bryan at hayden.bryan@stjohns-dc.org with questions.

ST. JOHN’S NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL

St. John’s Nursery and Church School have undergone several changes during the renovation of the

Parish House, which began in January. We 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.

The Nursery and Church School class are held in the Windsor Room upstairs to the right of the

Hay-Adams. The Nursery, for children under age three, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Our

one-room, multiage class for students age three to those in fifth grade meets at 10:45 a.m. Church

School students join their families for communion at the exchange of the Peace. The last day of class

for the regular program year will be May 13. Summer church school will meet from June 10 to

July 29 at the summer service hour of 10:30 a.m.

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 will not be available when the rooms at the

Hay-Adams are in use for special events. Please watch Sunday announcements and the weekly email

newsletter for updates. We will make every effort to notify you on a timely basis about other changes.

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) 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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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 8:30 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 8:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

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

HONOR YOUR LOVED ONES WITH FLOWERS

You can recognize your loved ones or a special event with a dedication in our Sunday bulletin when you make a

contribution to the Flower Fund. In doing so, you invite the congregation to participate in remembering a loved

one, a birth or birthday, or a wedding, anniversary, graduation, or other special event.

St. John’s Flower Guild lovingly arranges flowers each week for our Sunday services. You can choose to dedicate

the two main altar arrangements with a contribution of $110, the side chapel for $55, or the narthex for $55.

Or, you can dedicate all four arrangements in the church for $220.

Please contact the Parish Office at 202-347-8766 and send a check to St. John’s Church

Attention: Flower Fund, 1525 H Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1005, Fax 202-347-3446

(Circle one) In Memory of | Thanksgiving for | Celebration of: _______________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone number: __________________________ Email: ________________________________

(Circle one) Entire Church-$220 | Main Altar-$110 | Side Altar-$55 | Narthex-$55

Thank you!

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Welcome!

AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, we believe Christ is calling us to be a renewed church in a changing world. Empowered

by the Spirit of God, we respond to Jesus’ call as we deepen our bond with Christ through worship, become a

community where all are accepted, and work together as laity and clergy to do God’s work in the world.

ST JOHN’S WAS ORGANIZED IN 1815 to serve as a parish church for Episcopalians residing in the neighborhoods

in the west end of the District of Columbia. Its cornerstone was laid on September 14, 1815, and it was consecrated

on December 27, 1816. Beginning with James Madison, every person who has held the office of President of the

United States has attended a service at the church. Several Presidents have been communicants. Thus, St. John’s is

often referred to as the “Church of the Presidents.” Pew 54 is the President’s Pew. The architect of the church was

Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who assisted in the rebuilding of the U.S. Capitol and the White House after the War of

1812. Twenty-five of the stained glass windows in St. John’s were designed and executed by artisans of the noted

Lorin firm of Chartres, France.

BROCHURES DESCRIBING PARISH LIFE, the history of St. John’s, and the Episcopal denomination can be found

in the church entrance. If you are visiting, please fill out the visitor information card found at the end of each pew

to enable us to welcome you personally into the life of our parish.

ST JOHN’S WEBSITE WWW.STJOHNS-DC.ORG has up-to-date information about the Church including the weekly

calendar, the Sunday service schedule, Adult Forum speakers and topics, the music calendar and newsworthy events.

Vestry

Richard Metzger, Senior Warden

Paul Barkett, Junior Warden

Virginia Bader, Andrew Clarke,

Audrey Wood Corcoran, Carolyn

Crouch, Martha Ellison, Carrie

Garland, Jeff Hantson, Wande

Johnson, Peter Odom, Jessica

Sanchez, Thom Sinclair, and

Anne Stewart.

Nkem Onwuamaegbu, Treasurer

Karis Gong Parnham, Secretary

Christopher R. Wall, Parish Counsel

Head Usher

James H. Czerwonky

Staff

Hayden G. Bryan

Executive Director for Operations

Evangeline Gravina

Operations Assistant

Preston Cherouny

Financial Secretary

R. J. Gravina

Program Coordinator

Elizabeth Leach

Communications Coordinator

Victor Obregon, Sexton

Glynnis Bryant, Assistant Sexton

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/