Upcoming Events at Saint John's Episcopal Parish

We are currently on our regular fall schedule  (Rite 1 service at 8:00 a.m.
and  Rite II service at 10:00 a.m.)
Holy Eucharist is observed at each worship service.

  • Folk Service on the second Sunday of each month
  • Nursery care is provided during the 10:00 service
  • Coffee Hour after each service
Following are  upcoming events at Saint John's.  For a complete list of upcoming events and activities,
check News of the Week, Monthly Newsletters and our monthly calendar under "Newletters."
Saint John's Book Club Next Meeting:  Sunday, April 15th.

Saint John's Book Club's next meeting will be Sunday, April 15th at 7:00
p.m. at the Fogerson home.  They will be  discussing
Travels with Charley by
John Steinbeck.  All are welcome.  Contact the parish office for more
information.
Sunday School  (Fall/Winter 2011)
"Weaving God's Promises" curriculum.  

"Weaving God's Promises" will offer young people (age 3 to 6th grade)
materials which fit our church seasons and holy days, instruct them about
our worship and provide an overview of the Bible.  All young people are
welcome.  For more information contact the Parish Office.
It's Saint John's 50th Anniversary

Save the Date ...  Saturday evening, April 28th

Saint John's 50th Anniversary celebration with
Bishop Marc and Dr. Sheila Andrus will be Saturday
evening, April 28th  (more details later)
Join us on Shrove Tuesday, February 21st, for Holy Pancakes
Stay for the Pancake Race

5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall for Pancakes

Pancake races are an English tradition going back centuries, and this
year we'll hold our own race at 6:45 p.m.  Bring your own frying pan to
flip your pancakes as you navigate the race course!  Should be a fun
time.

We'll take donations to offset the cost; anything above will go to
support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.  
Lent Begins on February 22nd.
Begin your Lent with Ash Wednesday Worship

   New this year:
          Children's Ash Wednesday service at 5:00 p.m.

    
Ash  Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.

 
Plan Now to Attend our 2012 Soup, Study and Prayer Offering --

     
 "Many Neighbors, Many Faiths:
     Being Faithful in the 21st Century
"

Sunday Evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint John's Parish Hall

Sunday, February 26th - Interfaith Relations and Why We Need Them by Fr. Tom Bonacci, C. P.
Sunday, March 4th - Understanding and Learning From Islam, Dr. Amer Ariam
Sunday March 11th - Understanding and Learning From Judaism, Rabbi Raphael W. Asher
Sunday, March 18th - Understanding and Learning From Buddhism, Rev. Ryushin Andrea Thach
Sunday, March 25th - Understanding and Leaning From Hinduism, Ms. Prabha Duneja

For more details and biographies of presenters go to
"Many Neighbors, Many Faiths"
Classical Guitarist Glenn Staller to Perform Public
Concert at Saint John's Parish on Friday, March 16th

Celebrated guitarist Glenn Staller will present a concert of
Classical and Flamenco music on Friday, March 116 at Saint
John's.  The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15,
available at the door.  Reservations may be made by calling
(925) 672-8717 or at www.brownpapertickets.com.