St. John’s News and Notes for July 30, 2023
St. John the Apostle Episcopal ChurchTo:
ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE EPISCOPAL CHURCH  Dear Friends:Summer is here and it often seems that things slow down, as folks are away, traveling, or visiting with loved ones. But the work of St. John’s goes on! Please mark your calendars for the following events! SAVE THE DATES!!!!! August First Sunday Potluck – August 6 – Summer Salad Extravaganza! Bring your best! We will also be celebrating Royce Tasker’s 100th Birthday here at the church during the potluck. Cake will be served. August 8 – Royce’s actual birthday! He will be honored at Traditions Assisted Living Center, 505 FM 1417 at NOON. The VA will be present, and also a TV station will cover the event. August 19, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Daughters of the King Pancake Breakfast here at the church. All members of the church and community are invited to attend. September Potluck: Sunday, Sept. 3, Theme is Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Bring your best, plus sides and desserts! Tuesday, Sept. 5: Tentative – 1st Tuesday Men’s Speaker’s Dinner, 6:00 p.m. TBA: CATHY VAN BEBBER CLASS – STUDY ON REVELATION October Sunday Potluck – October 1 – Fall Foods. Bring your best comforting soups, salads and breads. Anything pumpkin welcomed! October 12 – Nov. 16 (6 weeks) – Grief Support Group – Noon. Lunch will be served. TENTATIVE — PLEASE RSVP TO MOTHER MARCI. November 4 – Diocesan Convention, Dallas November 10 – Fall Fest, 6-9 pm There will be NO First Sunday Potluck in November.Instead, we will host a parish wide THANKSGIVING MEAL on Sunday, November 19 immediately after the service. The church will provide smoked turkeys and ham. Please bring your favorite holiday sides, breads and desserts to share! Please invite friends, family and anyone who might be alone this year. In Christ, The Rev. Dr. Marci Pounders+Rector  SCRIPTURES FOR THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Genesis 29:15-28Psalm 105:1-11, 45bRomans 8:26–39Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 WATCH US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STJOHNSTEXOMA EMAIL US!STJOHNSTEXOMA@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE:WWW.STJOHNSTEXOMA.ORGTEXOMA.CHURCH PHONE:903-786-4339   FALL FEST COMMITTEE HAS BEGUN MEETINGYOUR FALL FEST COMMITTEE HAS BEGUN MEETING TO PLAN ST. JOHN’S BIGGEST FUND RAISER OF THE YEAR! THE DATE FOR FALL FEST 2023 WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 FROM 6-8. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT ST. JOHN’S MINISTRIES.   |
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