Holy Eucharist, Rite II 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Easter Day Sunday, March 27, 2016 St. John’s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Welcome to St. John’s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today. As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray quietly. Please refrain from unnecessary conversation and silence any audible electronic devices. Organ Prelude Partita on At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing John Ferguson Brass Quintet Easter Fanfare David Hurd Processional Hymn Jesus Christ is Risen Today Hymnal 207 Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer, p. 355 Gloria Hymnal S278 Collect of the Day Book of Common Prayer, p. 222 First Reading Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Book of Common Prayer, p. 760 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Sequence Hymn Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! Hymnal 205 Holy Gospel John 20:1-18 Sermon The Very Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins Nicene Creed Book of Common Prayer, p. 358 Prayers of the People Form I Book of Common Prayer, p. 387 Concluding Collect Book of Common Prayer, p. 222 Peace Book of Common Prayer, p. 360 Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer, p. 361

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Offertory Sentence Book of Common Prayer, p. 377 Offertory Easter Anthem William Billings Presentation Hymn From All That Dwell Below the Skies Hymnal 380 Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer, p. 367 Proper Preface Book of Common Prayer, p. 379 Sanctus Hymnal S128 The Lord’s Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 363-364 Fraction Book of Common Prayer, p. 364 Communion Hymn Come, Risen Lord Hymnal 305 Now the Green Blade Riseth (sung by choir) Hymnal 204 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain Hymnal 199 Postcommunion Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 366 Blessing Book of Occasional Services, p. 26 Postcommunion Hymn Welcome, Happy Morning! (omit v. 2 & 3) Hymnal 179 Dismissal Book of Common Prayer, p. 366 Organ Postlude Flourish for Easter David Hurd After the Dismissal, some in the congregation may wish to be seated again to enjoy the Postlude. If you do not wish to stay for the Postlude, please leave quietly.

Welcome Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time to worship

at St. John’s, please fill out the visitor’s card and place it in the alms basin. And, please join us between services for coffee in the Parish Hall.

Children’s Chapel is held during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service each week.

Children process to the Children’s Chapel during the “Sequence Hymn” (the hymn that follows that second lesson). All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend Children’s Chapel.

Nursery Care is available for young children during the 9:00 a.m. worship service,

Adult Bible Study (or, Adult Forum), and the 11:15 a.m. service. The “Joy” Room next to the nursery has live video and audio of the service for parents with unhappy babies.

Prayers for the Week of March 27, 2016

The Altar Flowers are given to the honor and glory of God by Steve and Debbie Miner in thanksgiving for their children and new grandson, Jonah.

The Madonna Flowers and Lamp are given to the honor and glory of God by Sarah Godsey and Alder Louviere in memory of their beloved Mother and Grandmother, Lynne B. Godsey.

The Sanctuary Lamp is given to the honor and glory of God by Lynn and Jerry Rich.

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This week we celebrate the birthdays of Jennifer Melton, Robert Wiygul, Tyler Patrick, Karen Parks, Kaitlyn Patrick, John Patrick, and Pete Jones.

This week we remember the anniversaries of Jason and Ashley Hendren.

In our Diocesan Prayer Cycle we pray for the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Jackson.

On our Panamanian Prayer Cycle we pray for Christ Church, Colon.

In the Anglican Prayer Cycle we pray for world peace.

Prayer for those in the Armed Forces: John Newman, Joey Ranson, Corey David Ingraham, Lance Simon and James Wise.

Prayers are offered daily by the Daughters of the King.

Parish Prayer List

Parish Family: Pat Throop, Chris Poss, Dennis and Ruth Frazier, Jerry Rich, Wilse Manning and Jill Roth

Extended Family: Mallie B. Rouse, Swetman-Ortiz Family, Celeste Kaufman, Rose McClendon, David Kihyet, Joanna Wavra, Jim Bishop, Yael Thompson, Kendall Lamb, and Ian Thomas.

Easter Flowers

Given by In Thanksgiving For

Mary Nell Patrick Birthdays of Tyler, Kaitlyn, and John Patrick Roy Davis Family and Friends Lauren Clark, Charlie Clark, St. John’s congregation and Gail Bishop Robbie and Cindy Johnson the Clergy and Staff at St. John’s Given by In Memory Of

JoAnne Calhoun Bud Calhoun Roth Family Lester and Katherine Thibault and Jeanette Hendrix Jan and Harold Roberts Chester Delacruz Kelcey Gollott, Kim Sturgill, Rick Holem And Mary Holem Sarah Godsey and Alder Louviere Lynne Godsey Margaret Reynolds Margaret “Nanny” Stevenson Cecil George and Charles Smith Jameye Smith and Marion Gamlorel George and Cynthia Ramseur Richard and Erlene Gilbert Lynda Knight Butch Knight Robbie and Cindy Johnson John F. Snodgrass, Beth and Bill Johnson, and Edward Johnson

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Ann and Tom McGraw Jim and Joan McGraw and Mildred Brazel Barbara Malory, Janice Bellenger, John and Alice Cox and Eileen Wilkerson and Ellen Wilkerson Barbara Campbell Paul Campbell, Gretchen Jones, and David Pridmore

Parish Announcements for the Week of March 27, 2016 Annual Easter Egg hunt for St. John's children will be held Easter Sunday during the

Sunday school hour. We will meet in the parish house. Be sure to bring your Easter basket.

Altar Guild - Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting will be held April 29-30 at St. Alban’s in Bovina, MS. The registration fee is $25, and the deadline to register is Monday, April 25. More information is on the Diocesan website, www.diosm.org.

St .Luke’s - Rather than third Thursday, St. Luke’s Guild will meet March 31, 2016 at 7:00 pm to avoid conflict with St. Patrick’s Day and Maundy Thursday. This month’s Potluck dinner meeting will be hosted by Sheila Turner, (365-6069) at 105 Linnett Drive, Heron Bayou in Ocean Springs. Heron Bayou is located off Government Street and has a yellow flashing traffic light at the entrance. St Luke’s is composed of ladies from St. John’s and the community who meet for fellowship and support our preschool. Everyone is invited – come make a new friend.

Missing Tablecloths - We are missing a few of the informal white tablecloths that fit 6’ rectangle and 8’ rectangle tables (not the formal ones that go to the floor). If you took them home to wash, please return ASAP. Thank you.

UTO (United Thank Offering). St. John's Daughters of the King is sponsoring the Episcopal Church Women fund raising of the 125th United Thank Offering this year. Mite boxes are now being collected.

Attention graduates and parents of graduates - We are gathering names of graduating high school and college seniors. Please call the office and give us your name, school and any special honors. We are planning a Senior Day on May 22.

Something New is Happening! Vestry Member on Duty - Beginning Sunday, March 21, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month a Vestry member, identified by a “Vestry Member on Duty” name tag will be at both coffee hours to visit, answer questions and give you a chance to share your thoughts.

ECW Spring Conference is on April 8-9 at Gray Center. The Rev. Kyle Seage, rector of St. Philip's, Jackson will teach the art of praying the Anglican Rosary, as we learn how to make one! The cost is $120 for double occupancy or $135 for a single room. If you wish to come for Saturday only, the cost is $45. Please register by March 28.

Tellers - We are looking to fill vacancies for offering tellers. Tellers work in rotation to help count the church’s weekly offering. If you would like to help, and can spare about two hours, once every five or six weeks, please contact Dave Grigsby at (228) 282-0681 for more information.

DOK next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5th (The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary). At the May 3rd meeting, we will

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start the project of making little dresses. More about our project will be coming soon.

Annual Budget. The annual budget passed by the Vestry at the January 26 meeting will be posted on the bulletin board and made available in the Parish Hall.

Pledge Envelopes for 2016 and annual giving statements for 2015 are available in the Parish Hall for you to pick up. Thank you for your stewardship to St. John’s.

You can “Follow” and “Friend” St. John’s on Twitter and Facebook.

Notes on Regularly Scheduled Weekly Programs & Events

Sunday School. “Living the Good News” Sunday School for Preschool and Elementary

School age children is held each Sunday at 10:10 a.m. All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend. For more information regarding Sunday School at St. John’s contact Alexis Williams. @ 228-238-1429 or alexiswilliams@yahoo.com

Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder meets in the Kindness Room on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Bruno Schroeder.

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) EYC typically meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at DeMiller Hall, Biloxi or at one of the member parishes. EYC-East Gulf Coast is a ministry of Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi; St. Mark's, Gulfport; and St. John's, Ocean Springs. All Middle School and High School age youth are invited. For additional details contact Luke Gautier at 228-617-0905. And, check out the EYC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sjosms.eyc

Spanish Language Holy Eucharist. Sunday evening, 4:00 p.m.: Our Spanish-language service with the Rev. Margarita Swetman; bringing together communities and cultures to celebrate God in the Episcopal tradition.

Ultreya. St. John’s has four Ultreya groups. The first meets on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. in the Rawls Room. The evening group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The third meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Rawls Room. The fourth meets at Pat Spear’s home on Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. For more information about Ultreya at St. John’s, contact Lena Melton.

Youth Led Bible Study for Youth meets on Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the EYC room on the second floor of the education center. For more information contact Amanda Kilduff.

Children’s Choir meets on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the choir room. For more information contact Cynthia Ramseur at 228-875-4454.

Public Service of Healing with Anointing and the Holy Eucharist is held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Nursery care available during the worship service. Worship service is followed with dinner in the parish hall.

Wonderful Wednesday Dinner Volunteers. Eight teams of volunteers rotate preparing dinner for “Wonderful Wednesdays” at St. John’s. To volunteer for a team or for more information call Melissa Johnson at (228) 239-1235 or Cecil George Smith at (228) 424-6899. “Wonderful Wednesday Dinner Volunteers” are not active

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during Lent. During Lent St. John’s enjoys “Lenten Soup Suppers” sponsored by a different ministry group each week.

Chancel Choir. The adult choristers of St. John’s meet for rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays in the choir room on the second floor of the education center under the direction of the Choirmaster, Cynthia Ramseur. Some of the choristers sing at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Service and some sing at the 11:15 a.m. Sunday Principal Service. For more information about the Chancel Choir contact Cynthia Ramseur.

Centering Prayer meets on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Sharon Manuel at 872-4041 or 229-9307.

Thursday Theology Group with the Rev. Harold Roberts meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Kindness Room on the second floor of our education center. For more information contact the Rev. Harold Roberts.

Education for Ministry meets on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Kindness Room. New students are registered each August for the coming academic year. For more information contact Susan Ray.

Spanish Lessons. Are you interested in practical Spanish lessons? Margarita Swetman is available to teach Spanish lessons. Schedule to be determined by participants. Contact Margarita Swetman for more information or sign-up in the parish hall: 228-273-2425. Donations to Spanish-speaking ministry gratefully accepted.

Coffee Hour. Sunday Coffee Hours are the perfect time to meet new and old friends. We host two coffee hours every Sunday morning: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Come to coffee hour and greet newcomers and meet parishioners who attend a different service.

Notes on Regularly Scheduled Monthly & Occasional Programs & Events

Daughters of the King. The Daughters of the King meet on the first Tuesday of the

month. Contact Lisa Baker for more information about the Daughter’s of the King at 228-282-3733 or Ginny Dugaw at 360-661-0691.

Family Night at Wonderful Wednesdays. “Family Night” at Wonderful Wednesdays is the first Wednesday of the month. Come to celebrate parish birthdays and share cake. Fun for the whole family. For more information contact Cecil George Smith.

Merry Widows. The Merry Widows meet on the first Friday of the Month at 5:30 p.m. Contact Ame Severson to RSVP at 228-327-0689. April venue is Country Gentleman (4340 Gautier-Vancleave Rd, phone# 522-0615) on April 1st.

Saints & Sinners. Saints & Sinners (the men’s group of St. John’s) meet on the second Tuesday of the month. All the men of the parish are invited to join in the fun. For more information on Saints & Sinners contact Terry Armstrong at 228-238-3557.

St. Luke’s Guild. St. Luke’s Guild meets on the third Thursday of the month for their monthly potluck dinner. St. Luke’s is composed of ladies from St. John’s and the community who meet for fellowship and support our preschool. Everyone is invited - come make a new friend. Parking available at the lot just west of Jackie’s.

Bell Choir. St. John’s Bell Choir meets on a variable schedule. For more information about St. John’s Bell Choir, contact Martha Thompson at 228-875-7331.

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Adult Forum. The Adult Forum meets monthly during the coffee hour (one Sunday a month at 10:10 a.m.). For more information about Adult Forum, contact John Switzer.

The Lord is My Help. St. John’s is responsible for volunteers for The Lord is My Help on a rotating schedule. If you can volunteer, contact Peggy Butera (228-875-7049) or Jim Lancaster.

Odds & Ends Grapevine via email. You can receive the Grapevine via email—delivered to your

inbox! Click the link on the parish website and follow the step by step instructions to sign up.

Grapevine via US Mail. You can receive the Grapevine via the U.S. Postal Service—delivered to your mail box! Call the parish office to have your name and address put on the Grapevine mailing list.

“Take me off the Grapevine US Mail List.” If you want to be taken off the Grapevine mailing list, (for instance, if you have signed up to get the Grapevine via email and no longer want a hard copy mailed to you), please notify the parish office.

Recycling Today’s Service Leaflet. Please take today’s service leaflet home with you if you wish to study it further (especially helpful is the weekly calendar and some of the announcements). If you no longer will be needing the service leaflets, however, please know that if you leave them at one of the entrances to the parish, the ushers will collect them and the sexton takes them to be recycled. The parish uses paper that is manufactured from recycled paper whenever possible.

Did you know….? Parishioners who pledged financial support to the annual Stewardship campaign or to the Praying It Forward effort to reduce the parish hall mortgage may use one of two options to have funds drawn from an account: (1) Contact your bank to establish an auto bill pay, which will send checks to St. John’s for a specified amount and time period. Parishioners can modify the bill pay plan as desired; or, (2) A second option is available by way of an Automated Clearing House (ACH) apparatus. With consent of the parishioner, St. John’s can start this automatic payment process.

Grapevine. The Grapevine is the monthly newsletter of the parish of St. John’s. The due date for items is the 15th of the month. The deadline for the April newsletter will be March 15.

Parish Announcements. Service leaflets and parish announcements are prepared on Wednesday of each week. They are edited on Thursday and printed on Friday. Items for the parish announcements should be submitted by Wednesday of each week for the following Sunday.

We are a busy parish with many opportunities to play and pray together. Pick up a St. John's Ministry Card and/or sign-up to participate in upcoming events. Sign-Up sheets are in the parish hall every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.

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“Art of Giving” 2016 Annual Stewardship Campaign

135 Pledges received totaling $312,028 – 20 new pledges (as of 3/15/16)

If you have not pledged, prayerfully consider making a pledge. St. John’s ministry

depends our financial support.

 

Praying it Forward Capital Campaign

146 pledges received totaling $737,506

$343,736.28– paid on pledges through February 29, 2016 $393,769.72 to go

Financial Update Year-to-Date Report: End of February 2016

Actuals vs. Budget Tithes, Offerings, etc.: $75,845.65 $61,633.34 Expenses: $51,197.95 $71,734.20 At the end of February, the parish was ahead of budget on tithes and offerings. And, the parish was under budget on expenses. Some members give their pledge in one lump sum at the beginning of the year, therefore, the parish typically exceeds budget for “Tithes, Offerings, etc.” early in the year.

You will note that budgeted expenses are higher than budgeted income. Expenses are higher than income because we were budgeted to run a deficit in 2016. The difference

comes from our cash reserves (our savings).

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This Week at St. John’s Sunday, March 27 7:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Early Service 9:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Family Service 10:10 a.m. – Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11:15 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Principal Service 4:00 p.m. – Spanish Language Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Margarita Swetman Monday, March 28 9:00 a.m. – Ultreya 6:30 p.m. – Youth Led Bible Study for Youth Tuesday, March 29 7:00 p.m. – AA Wednesday, March 30 9:00 a.m. – Preschool Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder 4:00 p.m. – Spanish Language Class 4:30 p.m. – Ultreya 4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir 5:30 p.m. – Healing Service 7:00 p.m. – AlAnon 7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir Thursday, March 31 5:00 p.m. – Centering Prayer 7:00 p.m. – AA 7:00 p.m. – St. Luke’s Guild Friday, April 1 2:00 p.m. – Friday Quilters 5:30 p.m. – Merry Widows Saturday, April 2 10:00 a.m. – Bagpipe Lessons

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Serving Today, Sunday, March, 27

Sun, 7:30 AM - Easter Day (Holy Eucharist, Rite I) Jim Lancaster Deacon Roger Dean Verger - Lead Verger John Switzer Lector - First Lesson Beau Cox Lector - Second Lesson Branda Baxter Usher Skip Baxter Usher Skip and Branda Baxter Greeters Sun, 9:00 AM - Easter Day (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Jim Lancaster Deacon Gail Bishop Verger - Lead Verger Terry Armstrong Verger - Assisting Verger Foley Ranson Lay Eucharistic Minister Bill Angus-Barker Lector - First Lesson JoAnne Calhoun Lector - Second Lesson Clay Williams Intercessor Jacob Gollott Acolyte Grant Gollott Crucifer D.J. Parker Torch Bearer Lauren Parker Torch Bearer Kelcey Gollott Usher Richie Gollott Usher Alexis Williams Chaplain for Children's Chapel Barbara and Marty Capalbo Greeters Sun, 11:15 AM - Easter Day (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Dennis Cowart Verger - Lead Verger Lena Melton Verger - Assisting Verger Dennis Cowart Lay Eucharistic Minister Beth Leblanc Lector - First Lesson Nita Owen Lector - Second Lesson Wes Clearman Intercessor Pate Clearman Acolyte John Clearman Crucifer Ezekiel Foster Torch Bearer Zizi Foster Torch Bearer Joe Snyder Usher Leah Snyder Usher Mike and Virginia Montgomery Greeters

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Parish Office 705 Rayburn Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

telephone: 228-875-4454 fax: 228-875-4485

email: stjohnsosms@cableone.net website: www.stjohnsoceansprings.dioms.org

Administrative Assistant to the Rector

Laura Faulkner Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

laura.stjohns.osms@gmail.com

Clergy Rector, Charles Hawkins - 228-238-7010 – charles.hawkins@me.com

Deacon, Jim Lancaster - 228-380-0775 Priest for Spanish Language Ministries, Margarita Oritz-Swetman

Vestry

Tristan Armer (2017) - Clerk - 251-209-5342 Angela Bishop (2017) - 601-991-4012

Kay Cox (2017) - 228-239-9275 Charles Smith (2017) - 228-424-9536

David Grigsby (2018) – Treasurer– 228-282-0681 Cindy Johnson (2018) – Sr. Warden- 314-616-4622

Lena Melton (2018) – 228-219-9711 Darlene Stuart (2018) - 228-374-8325

Gail Bishop (2019) – Jr. Warden - 228-875-1343 Judy Krecker (2019) - 228-806-0318 Debbie Miner (2019) - 228-424-0143

Margaret Reynolds (2019) - 228-875-2759

Organist and Choirmaster Cynthia Ramseur – choirmaster.stjohns.osms@gmail.com - 228-282-5000

Sexton

Stuart Smith

Office Volunteer Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Office Volunteers

Charlie Clark, Ginny Dugaw, David Grigsby, Flinda Hill, Julie Kilduff, Bonnie Luft, Debbie Miner, Ame Severson, Cecil George Smith, and Darlene Stuart.

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Mission Statement We will know, love and serve God, be renewed by His Spirit and share Christ.

Vision Statement

Inspired by Christ, we will strive for spiritual maturity to attain a greater knowledge of God’s divine plan. We will embrace those seeking spiritual renewal and growth. We

will offer a diversity of programs and worship to fulfill the needs of all ages and backgrounds. We will be responsive to the changing needs of our Parish and world

community. We will develop facilities to support our Vision Statement. Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Brian Seage