Midweek News
October 22, 2025
By now you have probably received your Stewardship mailing. If you have not, please be in touch with the office. Some of you may be in our system to receive e-blasts, but not mailings, and now would be a perfect time to rectify that.
This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday, and we ask that you bring in your pledges by then. This will be followed by a Stewardship Luncheon in the gym to crown the season. Peter Brucato will be speaking at the luncheon about tax-advantaged ways of giving--do come!
Now that you have had a few weeks to experience the Prayers of the People, would you be interested in leading them from the congregation? It is no more difficult than it looks! If you are interested in leading the prayers, please call the office to get on the schedule, and to receive simple instructions and the prayers in advance.
The diocesan Men's Retreat, "Marked: Jesus' Own Forever" will take place at Christ the King Center November 7th and 8th. The Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Joe Gibbes. Whether you are new to the faith or have journeyed with Jesus for a lifetime, this is an opportunity to explore what it means to belong to Jesus Christ. More information can be found here.
The Newcomers Class will begin this Sunday and run from 3 to 4:30 on consecutive Sundays from October 26th thru November 23rd. We will be getting to know one another, and introducing Jesus and his Church, Scripture, liturgy, and ministry at Saint John’s. Please be in touch with me if you would like to join this introduction to faith and to our parish.
Defibrillator training will be offered by Dr. Pat Jolie on Sunday, November 9th after church in the gym. Grab your coffee and prepare yourself to helpful in case we have an emergency medical situation here.
Saint John’s is being honored on Sunday, November 16th at from Troy Country Club at the Athletic Haven Orange Party, which will be from 11 to 2 pm (late arrivals OK). I will be speaking alongside NBA Star Jumaine Jones. Do come and support this wonderful sports initiative housed in our gym.
With gratitude for our life together,
Mtr. Judith
