THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY February 4, 2018...
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THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY February 4, 2018
7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Word of God, page 355, Book of Common Prayer
The First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
The Sermon: The Rev. Dr. Luis León
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
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ASSISTING AT THE SERVICE TODAY: Michelle Mangrum, Reader and Chalice
Bearer; Barbara Bulla Brown and Katherine Kyle, Flower Guild; Samuel
Watson, Assistant Head Usher; George Diliberto, Usher.
THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God and in loving
memory of Mary Ann Adams and Eugene Morton Brandus.
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Collect
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us
the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to
us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Isaiah 40:21-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told
you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the
foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of
the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who
stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a
tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the
rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted,
scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest
carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare
me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes
on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their
host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is
great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do
you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from
the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you
not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting
God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or
grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives
power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths
will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but
those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they
shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be
weary, they shall walk and not faint.
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Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
1 Hallelujah!
How good it is to sing praises to our God!
how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!
2 The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
4 He counts the number of the stars
and calls them all by their names.
5 Great is our LORD and mighty in power;
there is no limit to his wisdom.
6 The LORD lifts up the lowly,
but casts the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;
make music to our God upon the harp.
8 He covers the heavens with clouds
and prepares rain for the earth;
9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains
and green plants to serve mankind.
10 He provides food for flocks and herds
and for the young ravens when they cry.
11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse;
he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;
12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him,
in those who await his gracious favor.
21c Hallelujah!
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting,
for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not
proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a
reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a
commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my
proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to
make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free
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with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I
might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in
order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one
under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I
might win those under the law. To those outside the law I
became as one outside the law (though I am not free from
God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those
outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might
win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I
might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the
gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
Mark 1:29-39
After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered
the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now
Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told
him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and
lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve
them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who
were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was
gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick
with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he
would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went
out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his
companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to
him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go
on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the
message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he
went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their
synagogues and casting out demons.
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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 January 31, 2018)
David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis
Dana & Sophie Ackerly
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
Virginia & Shea Bader
Geoffrey & Kathryn Baker
Sarah Banks
Paul Barkett
Elizabeth Bartheld
Joanne Bauers
Meg Beasley
Krista Becker
Carolyn & Mike Becraft
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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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
Hall Carter
Andrea Lea Charters
Preston & Merrell Cherouny
Ginny Chew
Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill
Laura & Max Clarke
Gwinneth Clarkson
Laurie Clifford
Betsy Conway-Haubert
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
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Pat Czerwonky
Garry & Pat Dalby
Betsy Danello
Becky Daugherty
Christian & Liz Davis
Susan Dawson
Justin Dean & Matt Sipala
John Derrick
Charles & Bonnie DeWitt
Anita & George Diliberto
Joan & Jim Doty
Laura & René Doucet
Linda Douglass
James Doyle
Will & Grace Duthe
Jim Eastwood
Janet Edmond
Janice Berry Edwards
Kaye Edwards
Lauren Edwards
Rob & Anna Ehrich
Richard & Martha Ellison
Erika Emery
Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris
Le & Casey Evans
Amanda & Eric Eversole
Allison Herron Eydt
Denis Faherty
Adam & Betty Falato
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
Linda Gaines
David Gallalee
John & Ann Gardner
Carrie & Jim Garland
Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood
Kay Gilley
Ted & Sandy Graves
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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
Kristie Hansen
Jeff & Katie Hantson
Barbie Harper
Anne & Bud Harrell
Robert & Anne Harrington
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
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Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson
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
Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng
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
Michelle Mangrum
Claire & Harry Marshall
Steuart & Jessica Martens
Dan Martin
Harry & Judy Martin
John & Chrystal Martin
Middleton & Anne Martin
Sherill Mason
Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher
Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block
Saunders McElroy
Sara McGanity
Judson McIntire
Judith McKevitt
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Matthew McMurray
Ellen McPeake
Diane Melton
Richard Metzger
Peter Metzger
Nathan & Kelly Miller
Livy & John More
Rob Mosbacher
Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom
Robert & Ann Mueller
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
Bruce & Pam Perkins
Eric Peters
Raymond & Susan Petniunas
Emily Price
Richard Price
Scott & Katherine Raab
Allie Raether
Mary & Carl Raether
Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen
Norma Jean Reck
Hwa Cha Redman
Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid
Jack Reiffer
Geraldine & Harker Rhodes
Susan Todd Rich
Hap & Nora Rigby
Beth Robinson
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Randall Roe
Chris Rogers
Mittie Curtis Rooney
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
Thom Sinclair
David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer
Diane & Peter Spaulding
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
Paul & Susan Van Nice
Dries van Wagenberg
Pamela & Patrick Venzke
Susan Volgenau
Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely
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Chris & Barbara Wall
Michael Waltz
Alis Wang & Amy Stulman
Kristin & John Ward
Thomas Ward
Marc & Susan Warren
Susan Welch
Hilary West
Togo & Gail 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
Audrey Wood
Franklin Wyman
Renée & Keith Yancey
Sang & Sarah Yi
Keiko Yoshino
Rick Young
Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene
WE’RE ALL HERE TOGETHER
St. John’s has several members who have lived in this area all their lives. But for
most of us, we are transplants from other communities. We moved to the DC area
to go to college, to get a job, or to be with a special friend. Perhaps we moved
here because the military assigned us to this area, or because of an election or
Presidential appointment. We travel back to our hometowns for reunions and to
see old friends and relatives. We have all found a church home at St. John’s! We
may not know the name of the person sitting next to us in the pew on Sunday, but
we do know that he or she has also found a home at St. John’s. Can you play a
role in insuring that other people can also be blessed by St. John’s ministry?
For those of you who have already pledged, our Committee and our Church thank
you! For Pledge cards, please contact Evangeline Gravina, at 202-347-8766
ext. 301, or by email at [email protected].
–The Stewardship Committee
mailto:[email protected]
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ST. JOHN’S NEW 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 they are
also 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.
ASH WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 14
7:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
Sermon—The Rev. Dr. Luis León
12:00 noon
Choral Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes
Sermon—The Rev. Dr. Luis León
https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc
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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5-11, 2018
Tuesday February 6
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
Wednesday February 7
12:10 p.m. First Wednesday Concerts
Soloists from the St. John’s Choir
7:00 p.m. Latrobe First Wednesday Holy Eucharist
followed by Mardi Gras Celebration
(Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes,
1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)
Thursday February 8
6:30 p.m. Choir Supper
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Saturday February 10
10:00 a.m. Pre-Baptism Class (Nave)
11:00 a.m. Music Festival Choir Rehearsal (Nave)
Sunday February 11
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily
The Rev. Dr. Luis León
8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (Hay-Adams Hotel)
8:30 a.m. Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel)
9:00 a.m. Baptism and Holy Eucharist—Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Luis León
10:10 a.m. St. John’s Choir Rehearsal (Nave)
10:45 a.m. Church School (Hay-Adams Hotel)
11:00 a.m. Music Festival and Holy Eucharist—Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Luis León
12:15 p.m. Hospitality Hour (Hay-Adams Hotel)
1:30 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina
The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
and Friday at 12:10 p.m.
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PROGRESS ON THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION
Monarc Construction has begun demolition work on several floors, has
removed the windows for renovation, and has finished the dismantling
of the fire escape. Environmental remediation has been completed.
They also have begun excavating for the footings and basement for the
new stair tower in the driveway.
Our Sunday operations will continue, in modified format, at the Hay-
Adams Hotel. This Sunday Parish Choir Rehearsal will be at 8:15 a.m.,
Nursery at 8:30 a.m., and Church School at 10:45 a.m. We will hold
the Annual Reception at Decatur House this Sunday in lieu of coffee at
the Hay-Adams. We also are aware of one Sunday when the Hay-
Adams is not available. There will be no coffee, Church School, or
Nursery on Sunday, April 29.
Available restroom facilities include the accessible one in the connector
as well as well-appointed portable restrooms in front of the Parish
House. There are also restrooms available at the Hay-Adams for those
who attend any of the Sunday morning St. John’s activities mentioned
above. Please contact Hayden Bryan at hayden.bryan@stjohns-
dc.org with questions.
ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE
The Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
February 18: Don Holloway, Curator of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will speak on The
Gerald Ford Presidency.
March 11: Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
for NBC News and the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC
each weekday.
April 15: Bill Kristol is an American neo-conservative political analyst
and commentator. He is the founder and editor-at-large of the political
magazine The Weekly Standard and a political commentator on several
networks. He will speak on A House Divided, which will focus on the
divisions in America and what can be done about them.
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FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS
Wednesday, February 7, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Soloists from the St. John’s Choir
The men’s vocal ensemble Bamburia will perform our February
concert. Bamburia was recently founded by St. John’s Choir bass-baritone Chris
Fominaya. They will sing a cozy program of seasonal a cappella pieces. 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. Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and held
in the nave of our historic church.
THE LATROBE FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes
1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Join the Latrobe Fellowship as we gather for a service of the Holy Eucharist at
7:00 p.m. followed by a Mardi Gras celebration. We will feast together as we
prepare for the Lenten season. Laissez les bons temps rouler! All are welcome!
ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF VESTRY, AND RECEPTION
Today, February 4, 9:45 a.m.
VESTRY CANDIDATES
Richard Metzger, Senior Warden
Paul Barkett, Junior Warden
Vestry (voting for 3):
Carolyn Crouch
Jeff Hantson
Andrew Hunt
Grant Kraus
Sara McGanity
Peter Odom
Rotating off:
Lisa Russo
Brian Schoeneman
Holly Sukenik
Hilary West, Senior Warden
Parish Reception at the Decatur House to follow the 11:00 a.m. service.
St. John’s invites you to a reception to help celebrate a very successful
2017. The catered reception at the Decatur House on H Street will begin
immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service today. Valet Parking will be
extended to 2:00 p.m. Nursery will be open until 1:30 p.m.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday-Friday, February 6-9
Cardozo School needs volunteers for report card conferences during the school
day, February 6-9. This could be for as little as one hour, part of a day, or several
days. Training is provided. St. Johns parishioners have participated for several
years and found it very rewarding. Those interested in more information about
either or both of these events should contact Livy More at 202-291-8783 or
MUSIC FESTIVAL SERVICE
Sunday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.
Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass
The St. John’s and Parish Choirs will join forces with the Dan Dufford Jazz
Ensemble to perform English composer Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass in the
context of the liturgy. Additionally, the anthems that morning will be Chilcott’s
Be Thou My Vision and Will Todd’s poetic setting of Amazing Grace. Do join us
for our annual jazz service on the last Sunday of Epiphany.
REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECTS.
Upcoming refugee related events:
• Sunday, February 11 following the 11 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. Please attend if you want to learn more about St. John's work in
this area.
• Saturday, June 2: The One Journey Festival at the National Cathedral. There
is information about the festival, advance events, the festival team, advisory
committee, and partners. This is also the place to go for sponsorship and
volunteer opportunities. Please mark your calendars.
Contact Jessica at [email protected] for more information
or to RSVP.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP
Thursday, March 1, 6:45 p.m.
The St. John's Book Group will meet on March 1 at 6:45 p.m. The next meeting
dates and books are as follows:
March 1: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger.
April 5: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the
Book Club is for you. The meeting 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 [email protected].
mailto:[email protected]://www.onejourneyfestival.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY BUILDING POTLUCK EVENTS
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
• Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.: Parishioner Sara McGanity, who lives in
the Eckington neighborhood of DC, will be hosting a semi-potluck brunch on
Saturday, February 24. She would be delighted to have you join for a morning
of fellowship, food, and coffee (and mimosas!) beginning at 11:00 a.m. All are
welcome, though given somewhat limited space, she will be able to
accommodate only the first 25 individuals or so–which she hopes will include
you. Please RSVP to [email protected], and let her know what
you might bring.
THE 2018 SPRING ADULT INQUIRERS’ CLASS Saturdays, March 17 and March 24
8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the
Episcopal Church at St. John’s, join the 2018 Spring Adult Inquirers’ Class. Led
by the Rev. Andy Olivo, the class (a two-day session) will meet on Saturdays,
March 17 and March 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 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 [email protected]. 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 May 12, 2018.
BAPTISM SERVICES
The next dates for Baptism and required pre-baptismal classes with the clergy are
as follows:
• April 8, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m.
• June 10, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself, please
contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at [email protected]. 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.
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THE BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER
Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.
The Washington National Cathedral
The Bishop Walker School Tenth Anniversary Annual Dinner will take
place in Washington National Cathedral on March 1. The dinner is
generously underwritten so that all proceeds from the event will directly
benefit the school. This year’s dinner will also be a celebration of the
opening of the new school campus at THEARC on Mississippi Ave, SE.
The Bishop Walker School is a tuition-free Episcopal school for
children from traditionally underserved communities East of the
Anacostia River.
Tickets are $300 each, and we are hoping to have two tables from St.
John’s Church. To purchase tickets online, please visit
BishopWalkerSchool.org, select "2018 Annual Dinner" and follow the
prompts. In the designation drop down menu, chose 2018 Annual
Dinner and indicate that you are with St. John’s Church Lafayette
Square in the comments section.
Please contact Andrew Clarke at [email protected] or
Wande Johnson at [email protected] with questions.
2018 ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S RETREAT
Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2018
The Felix DuPont Memorial House, Rehoboth, Delaware
We are excited to announce the official opening of registration for this
year’s women’s retreat. We are fortunate to have Rev. Susan Thon lead
us. She was recommended by a number of people and comes to us as the
former rector of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda. We
are exploring a combination of author Judith Duerk’s work (in particular,
“The Circle of Stones”) along with inspiration from Rev. Thon. The cost
to attend will be $275 for lodging and all meals. Checks should be
payable to St. John’s. We would love to have some new attendees so
please don’t be shy
If you have any questions regarding the retreat, please contact Lisa
Kirchenbauer at [email protected].
Please be sure to let Lisa know that you are interested in attending so we
get you on our mailing list. Looking forward to having you join us for our
5th annual retreat!
Please put your check marked “Women’s Retreat” in the Offering
Plate by Sunday, February 25.
We will be looking for a maximum of 24 people to attend.
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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 [email protected].
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 most Thursday evenings from
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with a light supper of sandwiches provided at 6:30
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. The
Parish Choir uses the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide for serving together in a
community of faith. Additionally, the singing season is divided into “Quarters,”
which are focused commitments of eight to ten weeks. If you would like to join
for the "Winter Quarter," please be in touch with Director of Music Michael
Lodico at [email protected] to learn more.
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 [email protected].
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 E Street NW, Washington, DC; Irving Street
NW, Washington, DC; Old Brookville Court, Reston, VA; and 2nd 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: Bobbie Falk, Chet Grey, KayAnn Schoeneman, Ken Starling,
and Dace Vidins.
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Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Gianna Balerna
(Judy McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), Ed Bruce
(Kaye Edwards), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Dustin Charles
(Andrew Tomlinson), Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark
Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van
Iersel), Brody Cox (Jean Schepers), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Marcia
Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Henry Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison
(Wendy Fibison), Jimmy Gallagher (Joanne Hutton), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth
Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Tom Grinnan (Bob and Gay Pasley),
Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Michelle Kost (Andrew Tomlinson), Frances
Lea (Ellen Parke), 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), Candi Forester-
Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Annemie Van der Ven
(Joanne Hutton), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Henry and Sandy
Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).
Those who are in the hospital:
From our parish: Victoria Robertson Hahn.
Friends and family of our parish: Elisabeth Booth (Ellen Parke), James Falk
(Kathryn Falk), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker), Betty Mauldin (Susan Welch),
Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), William Singer (Emily Lucio), Sandra Wall
Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton), and Larry Watson (Catherine Outten Olivo).
Those who died:
Friends and family of our parish: Eugene Morton Brandus who died January
26, Patricia Odom who died January 27, and James Agiesta who died January 30.
Those who were born:
From our parish: Victoria Robertson Hahn who was born January 24.
Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Michael Andrews, Alex
Anikeeff, Thomas Arrasmith, Susanna Blair, Charles Brightbill, Gloria
Burkhardt, Betsy Danello, Imogen Hahn, Lucy Kehoe, Graham Keithley, Lisa
Kirchenbauer, Jimmy Lowe, Jim Mullins, Pam Perkins, Richard Price, Lon
Ratley, Laurel Tierney, Anderson Waltz, Brenda Wolter, and Audrey Wood.
Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Gabrielle and
Simon Beaumont.
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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ST. JOHN’S NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL
St. John’s Nursery and Church School will undergo several changes
during the renovation of the Parish House, which began on January
2. We will 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 will be held in the Hay-
Adams Room (across from the front door of the hotel, behind the
elevators) on the first floor of the Hay-Adams. The Nursery, for
children under age three, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Our one-room, multiage class for students age three to those in fifth
grade will meet at 10:45 a.m. Church School students will join their
families for communion at the exchange of the Peace.
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 might not be available every Sunday.
Please watch Sunday announcements and the weekly email
newsletter for updates. We will make every effort to notify you on
a timely basis.
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) will 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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CHARITABLE GIFTING AND LEGACY PLANNING
IN 2018 AND BEYOND
As a result of Tax Cuts & Job Act of 2017, there is a concern for
many non-profit organizations such as St. John’s that people will not
be as motivated to continue their charitable giving at the same rate
that they have in the past. Your pledges and contributions are a vital
part of our budget each year. Your planned gifts, through your estate
planning & beneficiary designations remain critical to our church’s
long-term financial viability. While the details of this bill are still
being worked out, we suggest that you may want to review several
planning opportunities with your tax advisor:
• Consider directing your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA to St. John’s, or your favorite charities, as a
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to avoid recognizing
the taxable income and increasing the amount that you are able
to donate to charity outside of the Form Schedule A deductions.
• Consider bunching charitable gifts, or setting up & contributing to a DAF in years of higher income to maximize the charitable
benefits in lower taxable income years.
• Continue to consider gifting highly appreciated securities directly to St. John’s to fund your annual giving or to make a
special one-time gift to St. John’s.
• Consider adding St. John’s to your will, trust or beneficiary designations to become part of the 1816 Society committed to
the long-term financial health of St. John’s.
We recommend that you contact your tax advisor for the specifics
of your tax planning situation.
If you have questions about charitable giving to St. John’s,
please feel free to contact Lisa Kirchenbauer, Chair of the
Planned Giving Committee at St. John’s at
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ESTATE PLANNING AND THE 1816 SOCIETY AT ST. JOHN’S
On behalf of the Rector, Wardens, Vestry and all those who will benefit
from the thoughtful planning and generous gifts of those listed below,
welcome to the 1816 Society and thank you for remembering St. John’s
in your Estate Planning and Planned Gifts.
Margaretta Conderman Arnold
Christine & Thomas Arrasmith
Krista Becker
Carolyn & Mike Becraft
Laura Belman
Joan Best
Matt Bode & Laurie Adams
Michael D. Bolden
Richard T. Busch
James & Patricia Czerwonky
Jane and Michael Deland
Kaye Edwards
Lauren Edwards
Richard & Martha Ellison
Kay Gilley
Diane Hauslein
Timothy J. Heitmann
Laura & John Herzog
Maxwell Hudgins
John Peters Irelan
Virginia Johnson
Wande Johnson
Mac and Barbara Johnston
James & Lisa Kirchenbauer
Grant Kraus
Luis & Lu Stanton León
Bernard Malloy
Michelle Mangrum
Linda & Mike McKay
Judith D. Woolley-McKevitt
Richard Metzger
John & Livy More
Dick & Joy Nathan
Robert Pahnke
Margaret Ellen Parke
Virginia Parra
Chase Rynd
Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill
Nancy Schoenig
Lisa Sprague
Jeff & Jane Totten
Pamela & Patrick Venzke
Karen Zachary
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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
12:30 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 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.