St. John’s News and Notes for July 23, 2023
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!!!!! Royce Tasker’s 100th birthday celebration: Friday, July 28, NOON at the Sherman VFW on Baker St. Refreshments served. Royce will be honored by Channel 10 as a Texoma Hero! 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 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Genesis 28:10-19aPsalm 139:1-11, 22-23Romans 8:12-25Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 WATCH US ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STJOHNSTEXOMA EMAIL US!STJOHNSTEXOMA@GMAIL.COM WEBSITE:WWW.STJOHNSTEXOMA.ORGTEXOMA.CHURCH PHONE:903-786-4339 INTERESTED IN STARTING A ST. JOHN’S PRAYER GARMENT TEAM? ALL KNITTERS, CROCHET-ERS, SEWERS AND QUILTERS ARE INVITED TO A QUICK MEETING AFTER CHURCH THIS SUNDAY TO DISCUSS THIS CARING MEANS OF OUTREACH TO OUR HOSPITALS AND SENIOR CENTERS. IF YOU CANNOT BE PRESENT THIS SUNDAY, PLEASE EMAIL MOTHER MARCI AT CHAPLAINMARCI@YAHOO.COM TO LET HER KNOW OF YOUR INTEREST.  FALL FEST COMMITTEE HAS BEGUN MEETINGYOUR FALL FEST COMMITTEE HAS BEGUN MEETING TO PLAN ST. JOHN’S BIGGEST FUND RAISER OF THE YEAR! BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP! IF YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT YOU PATRONIZE, ASK THEM FOR A DONATION. MOTHER MARCI HAS TAX ID THANK YOU LETTERS FOR THESE BUSINESSES, SO SEE HER TO OBTAIN A COPY. WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE ACCEPTING GIFT BASKET ITEMS, PREFERABLY ALREADY PUT TOGETHER — NO CELLOPHANE! IN CONJUNCTION WITH VETERAN’S DAY, THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL VETERAN’S TABLE TO HONOR THE VETERANS IN YOUR FAMILY. THE DATE FOR FALL FEST 2023 WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 FROM 6-8. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT ST. JOHN’S MINISTRIES.  |