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From the March 2013 "Good News":
When I first considered moving to Florida, frankly, I didn’t think I’d like it. I had lived all my life in the northeast, growing up in Pittsburgh and never living further south than Richmond, Virginia. I loved the changing of the seasons. The brisk cold of winter, the beauty of freshly fallen snow, the warmth of spring, the freedom of summer, the colors of fall, but mostly the change itself.
Not only have I come to appreciate the different seasons we have here in Florida, but I have learned that I really don’t miss the cold at all. Or the snow. Even though it is not as pronounced as I experienced in the northeast, I still appreciate the cycle of the seasons.
As a Christian and a preacher, I also appreciate the annual cycle of Christian celebrations: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. The cycle reminds us every year of the great truths and themes of our faith. However, there is one downside to our annual celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Like so many other holidays, it just becomes part of the cycle of life. At some level, I think we begin to think of Easter as being about new life, new beginnings, the promise of a fresh start in Jesus every day. After all, that is how we experience it – part of that annual cycle of the seasons.
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"Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
There is no more important resource for the Christian than the Word of God! Join with folks from St. John's, and from all around the Diocese of Central Florida as we commit to read through the Bible in a year.
A website (click on the logo above) is being prepared that will feature the daily Bible readings, along with short devotionals prepared by various clergy and teachers around the Diocese of Central Florida, including Fr. Eric Turner. At the website, you can sign up to receive your readings and devotional as a daily email, or an RSS feed.
Even if you are joining in part way through the year, you will be able to complete the challenge by going into next year.
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All are invited for "2nd Sundays in the Park" at St. John's! A variety of local musicians will provide entertainment and ambiance for a delightful evening with family and friends at these free events. Mark your calendar, come on out and bring a friend!
Next concert: Sunday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. featuring the Celtic Voices. Come on our and bring a friend!
Or come at 5:30 and enjoy an early St. Patrick's Day with corned beef and cabbage supper! Donation of $5 per person, up to $10 per family, proceeds benefiting the St. John's music ministry.
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Holy Week and Easter, 2013
Palm Sunday – March 24
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with music and Liturgy of the Palms
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Procession of the Palms, beginning in the gazebo, weather permitting
Mon., Tue., Wed. – March 25, 26, 27
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday – March 28
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.
Good Friday – March 29
9:00 a.m. Good Friday Prayer Walk, beginning at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1626 Oak St., Melbourne.
12-3 p.m. Good Friday Vigil, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 W. Strawbridge Ave., Melbourne
Holy Saturday – March 30
10 a.m. Survivor on Egg Island, in the park
7:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Day – March 31
6:30 a.m. Sunrise Eucharist in the Gazebo
7:45 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with music
10:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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St. John's normal duty day providing volunteer workers at the "Daily Bread" soup kitchen is the fourth Thursday of each month. Call (321-254-3365) or
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the church office if you would like to help out!
Our next regular duty day will be Thursday, March 28, 2013.
Click here to learn more about Daily Bread. |
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