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St. John’s is a community called by Christ to grow spiritually and make known God’s love through word and deed in our congregation and in the broader world.

We are a compassionate community of faith coming from all walks of life and life-styles and invite you to join us for the heart of our life together—Worship.

Faith, inspiration and formation come in many forms at St. John’s. It’s through worship services, music, a sermon or a conversation with God, through hospitality and fellowship, and through participation in our ministries. We put our faith into action by giving back to God what has been given to us and by helping our neighbors.

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to join us

Worship With Us

In-person Worship
Saturdays at 5 PM
Sundays at 9:30 AM

Online
Sundays at 9:30 AM on Facebook and YouTube

Calendar

  • November 21, 2024, 12:00 pm: AA - Discussion Group
  • November 21, 2024, 12:00 pm: Brown Bag Bible Study
  • November 21, 2024, 6:00 pm: AA - Undercroft of the Church
  • November 23, 2024, 5:00 pm: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • November 24, 2024, 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Eucharist

Announcements & Reflection

Announcements - November 16/17

Announcements

Join Fr. Al and others for Brown Bag Bible Study in the Parish House (161 Main St) at 12 noon on the following dates. Each year we are called to enter into the season of Advent with new eyes, new insights, and new hopes. We will explore the Christmas story in a new way. Our study will have us journeying through Rome.:
November 21 – Jerusalem: A Place of Waiting
December 5 – Nazareth: A Place of Simplicity
December 12 – Bethlehem: A Place of Humility
For a sample of the material being used, please see Father Al or look at the material online at: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Bethlehem-Advent-Study-ebook/dp/B0CS7SJRVJ

Deb and Herb Roberts invite you to their Winter Wonderland White Christmas OPEN HOUSE at 42 Yearling Run Road, Bourne. This is a benefit for Tunnel to Towers and for St. John’s Church:

Nov. 15/16/17, 22/23/24, 29/30 and Dec. 1, 6/7/8, 13/14/15
Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-4pm; Sundays 12-4pm. $15.00 suggested donation at the door.

You are invited to decorate a wreath on Sunday, Dec. 1st, 12-5 in the Parish Hall. Come help decorate greenery for yourself, or for sale. Be sure to pre-order your own via the form in the Parish Hall!

Please add Fr. Paul Bresnahan to your prayers. We have received word that he will undergo heart surgery. If you would like to send a card, please call the office for his contact information.

 

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Caring for Creation-November 16/17

During October and November we focus on the importance of biodiversity and air in our Caring for Creation section. In December we add the themes of hope and expectation of the Advent season.

Quotation for your Meditation

“The benefits of an undefiled environment are many; for instance, a healthy tree purifies the air and supplies oxygen for living beings to breathe. It harmonises the elements and increases life expectancy. Its shade provides a refreshing place to rest. It brings rain at the right time. It nourishes crops and livestock, and balances the temperature. It contributes to an attractive landscape and continually replenishes its surroundings. It brings about natural development in the spheres of education, economics and so forth.”                The XIV Dalai Lama 

                                                                  Suggestions for Personal Action
What Is Air Pollution? Air pollution is a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made and natural sources. Vehicle emissions, fuel oils and natural gas to heat homes, by-products of manufacturing and power generation, particularly coal-fueled power plants, and fumes from chemical production are the primary sources of human-made air pollution. Consult this website at the National Institute for Environmental Health for more detailed information. *(https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/air-pollution/index.cfm).
AirNow, *(https://www.airnow.gov/) a tool developed in partnership by several government agencies, allows you to monitor air quality in real time anywhere in the U.S. Simply enter your zip code as indicated on the website.

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Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Matthew 13:1-2