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THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY February 4, 2018

7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The Word of God, page 355, Book of Common Prayer

The First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31

Psalm 147:1-12, 21c

The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

The Sermon: The Rev. Dr. Luis León

Nicene Creed, page 358

The Prayers of the People, Form VI, page 392

The Peace

The Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A, page 361

Prayer after Communion, page 365

Blessing and Dismissal

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ASSISTING AT THE SERVICE TODAY: Michelle Mangrum, Reader and Chalice

Bearer; Barbara Bulla Brown and Katherine Kyle, Flower Guild; Samuel

Watson, Assistant Head Usher; George Diliberto, Usher.

THE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God and in loving

memory of Mary Ann Adams and Eugene Morton Brandus.

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Collect

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us

the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to

us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns

with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for

ever. Amen.

Isaiah 40:21-31

Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told

you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the

foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of

the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who

stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a

tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the

rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted,

scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,

when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest

carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare

me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes

on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their

host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is

great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do

you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from

the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you

not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting

God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or

grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives

power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths

will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but

those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they

shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be

weary, they shall walk and not faint.

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Psalm 147:1-12, 21c

1 Hallelujah!

How good it is to sing praises to our God!

how pleasant it is to honor him with praise!

2 The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem;

he gathers the exiles of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenhearted

and binds up their wounds.

4 He counts the number of the stars

and calls them all by their names.

5 Great is our LORD and mighty in power;

there is no limit to his wisdom.

6 The LORD lifts up the lowly,

but casts the wicked to the ground.

7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;

make music to our God upon the harp.

8 He covers the heavens with clouds

and prepares rain for the earth;

9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains

and green plants to serve mankind.

10 He provides food for flocks and herds

and for the young ravens when they cry.

11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse;

he has no pleasure in the strength of a man;

12 But the LORD has pleasure in those who fear him,

in those who await his gracious favor.

21c Hallelujah!

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting,

for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not

proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a

reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a

commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my

proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to

make full use of my rights in the gospel. For though I am free

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with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I

might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in

order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one

under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I

might win those under the law. To those outside the law I

became as one outside the law (though I am not free from

God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those

outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might

win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I

might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the

gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Mark 1:29-39

After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered

the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now

Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told

him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and

lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve

them. That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who

were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was

gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick

with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he

would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.

In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went

out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his

companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to

him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go

on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the

message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he

went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their

synagogues and casting out demons.

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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO

SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES,

PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, WE THANK THE

FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2018.

(as of January 31, 2018)

David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis

Dana & Sophie Ackerly

John & Renate Alison

Nikki Allen

Case & McGowin Anderson

Robin Anderson

Michael & Ann Andrews

Philip & Annette Anfinrud

Tony & Tung-Lin Anikeeff

Margaretta Conderman Arnold

Carlos & Lourdes Arriaga

Ted & Eve Atkeson

Virginia & Shea Bader

Geoffrey & Kathryn Baker

Sarah Banks

Paul Barkett

Elizabeth Bartheld

Joanne Bauers

Meg Beasley

Krista Becker

Carolyn & Mike Becraft

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is

to receive both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please

assist the chalice bearer by guiding the cup to your lips. You may also

intinct by dipping the wafer into the chalice. During this time when

infectious diseases are a serious concern, you may wish to receive

the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid and acceptable

way to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer, simply

cross your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to

receive the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the

communion minister.

If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and

be mindful of those near you when passing the peace or shaking

hands as you enter and exit the church.

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Bob Beizer

Laura Belman

Kate Benner

Matthew & Christina Berlin

Judy Campbell Bird

Martha & Bill Birdseye

Diane Hendricks Bitsberger

Marion Blakey & Bill Dooley

Paul Bledsoe & Celia Boddington

Thomas Bleha

Tad & Nita Blundon

Megan Bly & Scott Wunsch

Matt Bode & Laurie Adams

Elena Braithwaite

Emorie Broemel

Lacy Broemel

Christine Brown & Michael Stehle

Rebecca Brown

Russell & Barbara Brown

Bill Brownlee

Kathryn Bubolz

Lee Buddendeck

Mary Burke & Daniel Kroese

Craig & Barbara Burkhardt

Rick Busch

Cay Buser

Mary Cantrell

Pete & Susan Carlson

Hall Carter

Andrea Lea Charters

Preston & Merrell Cherouny

Ginny Chew

Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill

Laura & Max Clarke

Gwinneth Clarkson

Laurie Clifford

Betsy Conway-Haubert

Claudette Cox

Jamie & Robert Craft

Nicole & Stephen Crochet

Valerie Crotty

Nelson & Carolyn Crouch

John Culver & Mary Jane Checchi

Gwendolyn Cunningham

David Curtin & Glisedia Perez

Jim Czerwonky

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Pat Czerwonky

Garry & Pat Dalby

Betsy Danello

Becky Daugherty

Christian & Liz Davis

Susan Dawson

Justin Dean & Matt Sipala

John Derrick

Charles & Bonnie DeWitt

Anita & George Diliberto

Joan & Jim Doty

Laura & René Doucet

Linda Douglass

James Doyle

Will & Grace Duthe

Jim Eastwood

Janet Edmond

Janice Berry Edwards

Kaye Edwards

Lauren Edwards

Rob & Anna Ehrich

Richard & Martha Ellison

Erika Emery

Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris

Le & Casey Evans

Amanda & Eric Eversole

Allison Herron Eydt

Denis Faherty

Adam & Betty Falato

Steve & Caroline Faris

Cathy Feig

Wendy Fibison & Samuel Watson

Hyman & Anne Field

Camden & Debra Fine

John & Susan Firestone

Carol Cole Flanagan

Ron & Nancy Fletcher

Juliet Folger

Lee Folger

Linda Gaines

David Gallalee

John & Ann Gardner

Carrie & Jim Garland

Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood

Kay Gilley

Ted & Sandy Graves

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Michael & Missy Grealy

Richard & Jeanne Grimmett

Katie & Hunter Guerin

Sandra Hackworth

Chuck & Lilibet Hagel

James & Hannah Hahn

Debby & Gary Hailey

Nick & Kate Hailey

Carl & Frances Hampe

Kyle & Mary Blanche Hankey

Kristie Hansen

Jeff & Katie Hantson

Barbie Harper

Anne & Bud Harrell

Robert & Anne Harrington

Dolph Hatfield

Fruzsina Harsanyi & Raymond Garcia

Meg & John Hauge

Diane Hauslein

Geraldine & Brent Hayhurst

Tim & Susan Heil

Hermann & Janet Helgert

Laura & John Herzog

Elizabeth Hill & Andrew Hunt

Robert & Tammi Hoback

Ellen Hoff

Heather Hopkins

Cecil & Lydia Hornbaker

Max Hudgins

Steve & Teresa Huettner

William Hughes & Ann Compton Hughes

Powell & Joanne Hutton

Cameron Heaps Ippolito & Andrew McBride

John Peters Irelan

Karen & Seth Jeffers

Stewart & Victoria Jeffries

Muriel Jerome-O’Keeffe

Wande Johnson

Mac & Barbara Johnston

Cliftine Jones

Bill & Sara Josey

Emily & Paul Kallaur

William & Ann Kaye

Katherine Kehoe

Graham & Robin Keithley

Arthur Kellermann & Leila Taaffe

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Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson

Loren & Anne Kieve

Richard & Justine Kingham

Lisa & Jim Kirchenbauer

Alan & Joan Kirk

Frank & Nancy Klotz

Peter Koch & Karolina Arias

Lisa Koehler

Julia Koster & Richard Doege

Kenny Kraft

Grant Kraus

Pete & Katherine Kyle

Mary Landrieu & Frank Snellings

Mendel Lay

Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng

Lu Stanton León

Luis León

Andrée & Joe Leonelli

Zach & Mary Leskosky

Patricia Leslie

Leo Lex

Stewart Lillard

Judd & Caroline Littleton

Michael & Priya Lodico

Jesus Lopéz

Margaret Love

Jimmy Lowe

Emily & John Lucio

Kathy Luhrman

Janice Lupton

Chip & RJ Lyerly

Troy & Maggie Lyons

Michelle Mangrum

Claire & Harry Marshall

Steuart & Jessica Martens

Dan Martin

Harry & Judy Martin

John & Chrystal Martin

Middleton & Anne Martin

Sherill Mason

Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher

Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block

Saunders McElroy

Sara McGanity

Judson McIntire

Judith McKevitt

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Matthew McMurray

Ellen McPeake

Diane Melton

Richard Metzger

Peter Metzger

Nathan & Kelly Miller

Livy & John More

Rob Mosbacher

Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom

Robert & Ann Mueller

Julie Neff

Dixie & John Noonan

Stephen O’Shields & Miller Winecoff

Denise Odaro & Jason Bolton

Peter & Eleanor Odom

Andy & Catherine Olivo

Ralph & Lydia Olson

Nkem & Uche Onwuamaegbu

Owen & Felicia Owunwanne

Robert Pahnke

Alex & Nancy Pappas

Jake & Susan Parcell

Bob & Sharon Park

Margaret Ellen Parke

Whitney Parker & Robert Johnston

TJ & Karis Parnham

Virginia Penick Parra

Bob & Gay Pasley

Anthony Pegues

Bruce & Pam Perkins

Eric Peters

Raymond & Susan Petniunas

Emily Price

Richard Price

Scott & Katherine Raab

Allie Raether

Mary & Carl Raether

Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen

Norma Jean Reck

Hwa Cha Redman

Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid

Jack Reiffer

Geraldine & Harker Rhodes

Susan Todd Rich

Hap & Nora Rigby

Beth Robinson

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Randall Roe

Chris Rogers

Mittie Curtis Rooney

Garrett & Lisa Russo

Chase Rynd

Elizabeth Sadqi

Jessica & Alex Sanchez

Becky Schergens & Jack Kinsey

Chuck Schwartz

Doug & Liz Schwartz

Robert Schwartz

KayAnn & Brian Schoeneman

Susan & Sandy Sierck

Thom Sinclair

David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer

Diane & Peter Spaulding

John Staples & Scott Raspa

Kenneth & Susan Starling

Anne Stewart

Toby Stock

Alex & Desiree Stolar

Catherine Stolar

Holly & John Sukenik

Meredith Sullenger

H. Edward Tang

Matthew Taylor

Robin Taylor

Dorothea Teipel

Dax Tejera

Riley Temple

Alfred & Hilary Thesmar

Jocelyn Tichenor

Andrew & Laurel Tierney

Andrew Tomlinson & Alyssa Wolice

Thomas Traxler & Rachel Bright

David Trebing

José Trejo

Cal Trepagnier & Marta Cook

Anthony Turner

Devin Urness

Jennifer Urquhart

Paul & Susan Van Nice

Dries van Wagenberg

Pamela & Patrick Venzke

Susan Volgenau

Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely

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Chris & Barbara Wall

Michael Waltz

Alis Wang & Amy Stulman

Kristin & John Ward

Thomas Ward

Marc & Susan Warren

Susan Welch

Hilary West

Togo & Gail West

David Wham & David Malone

Brainerd Whitbeck

Kathleen Wilcox

Philip Willauer & Sandra Cunningham

Christina Wilson

James & Heather Wilson

Neil & Emma Wilson

Andrea Winchell

Anita Woehler

Willy & Brenda Wolter

Audrey Wood

Franklin Wyman

Renée & Keith Yancey

Sang & Sarah Yi

Keiko Yoshino

Rick Young

Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene

WE’RE ALL HERE TOGETHER

St. John’s has several members who have lived in this area all their lives. But for

most of us, we are transplants from other communities. We moved to the DC area

to go to college, to get a job, or to be with a special friend. Perhaps we moved

here because the military assigned us to this area, or because of an election or

Presidential appointment. We travel back to our hometowns for reunions and to

see old friends and relatives. We have all found a church home at St. John’s! We

may not know the name of the person sitting next to us in the pew on Sunday, but

we do know that he or she has also found a home at St. John’s. Can you play a

role in insuring that other people can also be blessed by St. John’s ministry?

For those of you who have already pledged, our Committee and our Church thank

you! For Pledge cards, please contact Evangeline Gravina, at 202-347-8766

ext. 301, or by email at evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org.

–The Stewardship Committee

mailto:evangeline.gravina@stjohns-dc.org

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ST. JOHN’S NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS

In order to make online payments to St. John’s easier, we have instituted

a new, streamlined process. Payments for pledges and other types of

donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at

https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address

and creating a password. The password should contain a combination of

at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through VISA,

MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit

cards and echecks or ACH direct debits from your account. Just select

your preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the

fund to which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be

executed this way, or automatic recurring payments can be arranged by

following the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also keeps

track of your payments. We encourage you to use this method of making

payments and to let our financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that

you will switch to online payments at a certain date.

Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will

receive prompts on your device screen for completing the process.

Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. John’s still wants

to receive your pledge. Pledging can be done online at our website. By

making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial

commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. John’s, but they are

also providing vital information to our Clergy and Vestry needed to plan

the budget.

If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church

office, 202-347-8766.

ASH WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 14

7:30 a.m.

Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

Sermon—The Rev. Dr. Luis León

12:00 noon

Choral Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

Sermon—The Rev. Dr. Luis León

https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc

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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5-11, 2018

Tuesday February 6

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

Wednesday February 7

12:10 p.m. First Wednesday Concerts

Soloists from the St. John’s Choir

7:00 p.m. Latrobe First Wednesday Holy Eucharist

followed by Mardi Gras Celebration

(Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes,

1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

Thursday February 8

6:30 p.m. Choir Supper

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Saturday February 10

10:00 a.m. Pre-Baptism Class (Nave)

11:00 a.m. Music Festival Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

Sunday February 11

7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (Hay-Adams Hotel)

8:30 a.m. Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel)

9:00 a.m. Baptism and Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

10:10 a.m. St. John’s Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

10:45 a.m. Church School (Hay-Adams Hotel)

11:00 a.m. Music Festival and Holy Eucharist—Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Luis León

12:15 p.m. Hospitality Hour (Hay-Adams Hotel)

1:30 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,

and Friday at 12:10 p.m.

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PROGRESS ON THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION

Monarc Construction has begun demolition work on several floors, has

removed the windows for renovation, and has finished the dismantling

of the fire escape. Environmental remediation has been completed.

They also have begun excavating for the footings and basement for the

new stair tower in the driveway.

Our Sunday operations will continue, in modified format, at the Hay-

Adams Hotel. This Sunday Parish Choir Rehearsal will be at 8:15 a.m.,

Nursery at 8:30 a.m., and Church School at 10:45 a.m. We will hold

the Annual Reception at Decatur House this Sunday in lieu of coffee at

the Hay-Adams. We also are aware of one Sunday when the Hay-

Adams is not available. There will be no coffee, Church School, or

Nursery on Sunday, April 29.

Available restroom facilities include the accessible one in the connector

as well as well-appointed portable restrooms in front of the Parish

House. There are also restrooms available at the Hay-Adams for those

who attend any of the Sunday morning St. John’s activities mentioned

above. Please contact Hayden Bryan at hayden.bryan@stjohns-

dc.org with questions.

ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE

The Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:

February 18: Don Holloway, Curator of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential

Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will speak on The

Gerald Ford Presidency.

March 11: Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent

for NBC News and the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC

each weekday.

April 15: Bill Kristol is an American neo-conservative political analyst

and commentator. He is the founder and editor-at-large of the political

magazine The Weekly Standard and a political commentator on several

networks. He will speak on A House Divided, which will focus on the

divisions in America and what can be done about them.

mailto:hayden.bryan@stjohns-dc.orgmailto:hayden.bryan@stjohns-dc.org

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FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS

Wednesday, February 7, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Soloists from the St. John’s Choir

The men’s vocal ensemble Bamburia will perform our February

concert. Bamburia was recently founded by St. John’s Choir bass-baritone Chris

Fominaya. They will sing a cozy program of seasonal a cappella pieces. Please

consider joining us during your lunch break on the First Wednesdays of the

month, through June, and bring a friend. See full season details on the church

website at www.stjohns-dc.org. Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and held

in the nave of our historic church.

THE LATROBE FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.

Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes

1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Join the Latrobe Fellowship as we gather for a service of the Holy Eucharist at

7:00 p.m. followed by a Mardi Gras celebration. We will feast together as we

prepare for the Lenten season. Laissez les bons temps rouler! All are welcome!

ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF VESTRY, AND RECEPTION

Today, February 4, 9:45 a.m.

VESTRY CANDIDATES

Richard Metzger, Senior Warden

Paul Barkett, Junior Warden

Vestry (voting for 3):

Carolyn Crouch

Jeff Hantson

Andrew Hunt

Grant Kraus

Sara McGanity

Peter Odom

Rotating off:

Lisa Russo

Brian Schoeneman

Holly Sukenik

Hilary West, Senior Warden

Parish Reception at the Decatur House to follow the 11:00 a.m. service.

St. John’s invites you to a reception to help celebrate a very successful

2017. The catered reception at the Decatur House on H Street will begin

immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service today. Valet Parking will be

extended to 2:00 p.m. Nursery will be open until 1:30 p.m.

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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

Tuesday-Friday, February 6-9

Cardozo School needs volunteers for report card conferences during the school

day, February 6-9. This could be for as little as one hour, part of a day, or several

days. Training is provided. St. Johns parishioners have participated for several

years and found it very rewarding. Those interested in more information about

either or both of these events should contact Livy More at 202-291-8783 or

at Livezey@aol.com.

MUSIC FESTIVAL SERVICE

Sunday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.

Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass

The St. John’s and Parish Choirs will join forces with the Dan Dufford Jazz

Ensemble to perform English composer Bob Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass in the

context of the liturgy. Additionally, the anthems that morning will be Chilcott’s

Be Thou My Vision and Will Todd’s poetic setting of Amazing Grace. Do join us

for our annual jazz service on the last Sunday of Epiphany.

REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECTS.

Upcoming refugee related events:

• Sunday, February 11 following the 11 a.m. service. St. John's Refugee

Committee will meet at 910 15th St. NW (corner of 15th and I Streets

NW.) Upon arrival, please call the concierge, using the call box to the right of

the gate, and tell him you are attending the St. John's Refugee

Committee. Please attend if you want to learn more about St. John's work in

this area.

• Saturday, June 2: The One Journey Festival at the National Cathedral. There

is information about the festival, advance events, the festival team, advisory

committee, and partners. This is also the place to go for sponsorship and

volunteer opportunities. Please mark your calendars.

Contact Jessica at jesspulsifersanchez@gmail.com for more information

or to RSVP.

ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP

Thursday, March 1, 6:45 p.m.

The St. John's Book Group will meet on March 1 at 6:45 p.m. The next meeting

dates and books are as follows:

March 1: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger.

April 5: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.

If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the

Book Club is for you. The meeting will be held at 910 15th Street, NW, on the

west corner of 15th and I Streets NW. When you arrive, please call the

concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and tell him you are attending

the St. John's Book Group. Once you enter, the concierge will unlock the elevator,

and you will proceed to the second floor. If you have questions or would like

more information, please contact Leila Taaffe at taaffel@gmail.com.

mailto:Livezey@aol.comhttp://www.onejourneyfestival.com/mailto:jesspulsifersanchez@gmail.commailto:taaffel@gmail.com

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ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY BUILDING POTLUCK EVENTS

With the temporary loss of our Parish House space for our Sunday Parish

Lunches, we are organizing fellowship opportunities on a neighborhood basis.

These events will be potluck suppers, brunches, and cocktail parties in the homes

of parishioners, or happy hours at local establishments, picnics, or whatever our

creativity leads to. If you are interested in participating by hosting or

organizing an event, please contact Holly Sukenik at

hsukenik@hotmail.com.

• Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.: Parishioner Sara McGanity, who lives in

the Eckington neighborhood of DC, will be hosting a semi-potluck brunch on

Saturday, February 24. She would be delighted to have you join for a morning

of fellowship, food, and coffee (and mimosas!) beginning at 11:00 a.m. All are

welcome, though given somewhat limited space, she will be able to

accommodate only the first 25 individuals or so–which she hopes will include

you. Please RSVP to sara.mcganity@gmail.com, and let her know what

you might bring.

THE 2018 SPRING ADULT INQUIRERS’ CLASS Saturdays, March 17 and March 24

8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the

Episcopal Church at St. John’s, join the 2018 Spring Adult Inquirers’ Class. Led

by the Rev. Andy Olivo, the class (a two-day session) will meet on Saturdays,

March 17 and March 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Anyone –

newcomer or longtime parishioner -- interested in learning more about our

Christian faith and life, the Episcopal tradition, and the ministry of St. John’s

Church, is encouraged to attend. For more information or to register, please

contact Kaye Edwards, Assistant for Church Growth, at 202-347-8766, ext.

317 or by e-mail at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org. Those who participate in

this class, or have completed another inquirers’ class, may attend a Service of

Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at Washington

National Cathedral on May 12, 2018.

BAPTISM SERVICES

The next dates for Baptism and required pre-baptismal classes with the clergy are

as follows:

• April 8, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m.

• June 10, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.

If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself, please

contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at kaye.edwards@stjohns-dc.org. Please

note that the parents or grandparents of children being baptized must be active,

pledging members of St. John’s. Adults interested in baptism for themselves must

attend the Rector’s Adult Inquirers’ Class and be active, pledging participants in

the life of the parish.

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THE BISHOP WALKER SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.

The Washington National Cathedral

The Bishop Walker School Tenth Anniversary Annual Dinner will take

place in Washington National Cathedral on March 1. The dinner is

generously underwritten so that all proceeds from the event will directly

benefit the school. This year’s dinner will also be a celebration of the

opening of the new school campus at THEARC on Mississippi Ave, SE.

The Bishop Walker School is a tuition-free Episcopal school for

children from traditionally underserved communities East of the

Anacostia River.

Tickets are $300 each, and we are hoping to have two tables from St.

John’s Church. To purchase tickets online, please visit

BishopWalkerSchool.org, select "2018 Annual Dinner" and follow the

prompts. In the designation drop down menu, chose 2018 Annual

Dinner and indicate that you are with St. John’s Church Lafayette

Square in the comments section.

Please contact Andrew Clarke at andrew@AsiaPacificOffset.com or

Wande Johnson at wandejohnson@gmail.com with questions.

2018 ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S RETREAT

Friday-Sunday, March 9-11, 2018

The Felix DuPont Memorial House, Rehoboth, Delaware

We are excited to announce the official opening of registration for this

year’s women’s retreat. We are fortunate to have Rev. Susan Thon lead

us. She was recommended by a number of people and comes to us as the

former rector of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda. We

are exploring a combination of author Judith Duerk’s work (in particular,

“The Circle of Stones”) along with inspiration from Rev. Thon. The cost

to attend will be $275 for lodging and all meals. Checks should be

payable to St. John’s. We would love to have some new attendees so

please don’t be shy

If you have any questions regarding the retreat, please contact Lisa

Kirchenbauer at Lisa@OmegaWealthManagement.com.

Please be sure to let Lisa know that you are interested in attending so we

get you on our mailing list. Looking forward to having you join us for our

5th annual retreat!

Please put your check marked “Women’s Retreat” in the Offering

Plate by Sunday, February 25.

We will be looking for a maximum of 24 people to attend.

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CONSIDER JOINING THE FLOWER GUILD

Whether acquiring a new skill or expanding on an existing talent, being a member

of the Flower Guild is a rewarding way to volunteer at St. John’s. Newcomers

are paired with experienced members who mentor them until they are fully

fledged, confident flower arrangers. It is a wonderful ministry with the benefit of

newfound friendships. For a typical Sunday, two team members meet on Saturday

morning. Please contact Flower Guild Chair Katherine Kyle if you would like

additional information at carsonkyle@gmail.com.

SING WITH THE PARISH CHOIR

The Parish Choir of St. John’s, a dedicated corps of volunteer musicians who

provide musical leadership for the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist each Sunday morning,

welcomes new members. Midweek rehearsals are most Thursday evenings from

7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with a light supper of sandwiches provided at 6:30

p.m. There is a straightforward voice trial for admission, but the main

qualification is your interest in serving St. John’s in its music program. The

Parish Choir uses the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide for serving together in a

community of faith. Additionally, the singing season is divided into “Quarters,”

which are focused commitments of eight to ten weeks. If you would like to join

for the "Winter Quarter," please be in touch with Director of Music Michael

Lodico at Michael.Lodico@Stjohns-dc.org to learn more.

PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH

Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of our life together. We

invite you to add yourself, family, or friends to the parish prayer list. Other than

birthdays, anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will appear for

four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name to be on the prayer list for a

shorter or longer period of time, please let us know. We are listing in parentheses

the name of the person requesting prayers for family and friends who are not

members of the congregation. To add a name to the prayer list, please contact

the Rev. Andy Olivo at andrew.olivo@stjohns-dc.org.

FLOWER DELIVERIES

Help brighten the day of parishioners who can’t be with us by taking them flowers,

located in the side chapel. A card is attached to each vase with contact

information. Thank you for checking to see if a delivery address is convenient

for you.

Flowers need to be delivered on E Street NW, Washington, DC; Irving Street

NW, Washington, DC; Old Brookville Court, Reston, VA; and 2nd Street

NW, Washington, DC.

OUR PRAYERS are requested for the special needs and concerns of this

congregation, especially:

Those who are sick or recovering:

From our parish: Bobbie Falk, Chet Grey, KayAnn Schoeneman, Ken Starling,

and Dace Vidins.

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Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Gianna Balerna

(Judy McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), Ed Bruce

(Kaye Edwards), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Dustin Charles

(Andrew Tomlinson), Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark

Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van

Iersel), Brody Cox (Jean Schepers), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Marcia

Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Henry Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison

(Wendy Fibison), Jimmy Gallagher (Joanne Hutton), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth

Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Tom Grinnan (Bob and Gay Pasley),

Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Michelle Kost (Andrew Tomlinson), Frances

Lea (Ellen Parke), Redmond McNeill (Livy More), Deborah Mason (Samuel

Watson), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), William Markiewicz (Matthew

Taylor), Richard Mazzur (Betty van Iersel), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy

Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Luther and Dorothy Nixon (Samuel Watson), Jerry

O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu (Elizabeth Leach), Candi Forester-

Smith (Michael Stratton), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Annemie Van der Ven

(Joanne Hutton), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Henry and Sandy

Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).

Those who are in the hospital:

From our parish: Victoria Robertson Hahn.

Friends and family of our parish: Elisabeth Booth (Ellen Parke), James Falk

(Kathryn Falk), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker), Betty Mauldin (Susan Welch),

Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), William Singer (Emily Lucio), Sandra Wall

Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton), and Larry Watson (Catherine Outten Olivo).

Those who died:

Friends and family of our parish: Eugene Morton Brandus who died January

26, Patricia Odom who died January 27, and James Agiesta who died January 30.

Those who were born:

From our parish: Victoria Robertson Hahn who was born January 24.

Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Michael Andrews, Alex

Anikeeff, Thomas Arrasmith, Susanna Blair, Charles Brightbill, Gloria

Burkhardt, Betsy Danello, Imogen Hahn, Lucy Kehoe, Graham Keithley, Lisa

Kirchenbauer, Jimmy Lowe, Jim Mullins, Pam Perkins, Richard Price, Lon

Ratley, Laurel Tierney, Anderson Waltz, Brenda Wolter, and Audrey Wood.

Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Gabrielle and

Simon Beaumont.

Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the clergy at St. John’s

via email as soon as you can with corrections, additions, and updates on

status.

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ST. JOHN’S NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL

St. John’s Nursery and Church School will undergo several changes

during the renovation of the Parish House, which began on January

2. We will continue to keep your children safe, teach them the great

stories of the Hebrew scriptures and the gospel stories of Jesus, and

involve them in worship.

The Nursery and Church School class will be held in the Hay-

Adams Room (across from the front door of the hotel, behind the

elevators) on the first floor of the Hay-Adams. The Nursery, for

children under age three, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Our one-room, multiage class for students age three to those in fifth

grade will meet at 10:45 a.m. Church School students will join their

families for communion at the exchange of the Peace.

The Hay-Adams Hotel is located on the corner of 16th and H Streets,

directly across from the entrance of the church. Space for the

Nursery and Church School might not be available every Sunday.

Please watch Sunday announcements and the weekly email

newsletter for updates. We will make every effort to notify you on

a timely basis.

Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to attend a worship

service with their parents. This will not only give children a chance

to experience the full and rich liturgy of the Episcopal Church, but

also give them a chance to use their gifts in ministry during the

service. High school students are invited to take part in the service

by acolyting, ushering, reading, and serving as chalice bearers.

Middle school students (grades six to eight) will serve as acolytes

with expanded duties.

To sign up for training sessions, to register for the Nursery and

Church School, or for more information, contact Kaye Edwards

at 202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by email at kaye.edwards@stjohns-

dc.org.

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CHARITABLE GIFTING AND LEGACY PLANNING

IN 2018 AND BEYOND

As a result of Tax Cuts & Job Act of 2017, there is a concern for

many non-profit organizations such as St. John’s that people will not

be as motivated to continue their charitable giving at the same rate

that they have in the past. Your pledges and contributions are a vital

part of our budget each year. Your planned gifts, through your estate

planning & beneficiary designations remain critical to our church’s

long-term financial viability. While the details of this bill are still

being worked out, we suggest that you may want to review several

planning opportunities with your tax advisor:

• Consider directing your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA to St. John’s, or your favorite charities, as a

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to avoid recognizing

the taxable income and increasing the amount that you are able

to donate to charity outside of the Form Schedule A deductions.

• Consider bunching charitable gifts, or setting up & contributing to a DAF in years of higher income to maximize the charitable

benefits in lower taxable income years.

• Continue to consider gifting highly appreciated securities directly to St. John’s to fund your annual giving or to make a

special one-time gift to St. John’s.

• Consider adding St. John’s to your will, trust or beneficiary designations to become part of the 1816 Society committed to

the long-term financial health of St. John’s.

We recommend that you contact your tax advisor for the specifics

of your tax planning situation.

If you have questions about charitable giving to St. John’s,

please feel free to contact Lisa Kirchenbauer, Chair of the

Planned Giving Committee at St. John’s at

Lisa@OmegaWealthManagement.com.

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ESTATE PLANNING AND THE 1816 SOCIETY AT ST. JOHN’S

On behalf of the Rector, Wardens, Vestry and all those who will benefit

from the thoughtful planning and generous gifts of those listed below,

welcome to the 1816 Society and thank you for remembering St. John’s

in your Estate Planning and Planned Gifts.

Margaretta Conderman Arnold

Christine & Thomas Arrasmith

Krista Becker

Carolyn & Mike Becraft

Laura Belman

Joan Best

Matt Bode & Laurie Adams

Michael D. Bolden

Richard T. Busch

James & Patricia Czerwonky

Jane and Michael Deland

Kaye Edwards

Lauren Edwards

Richard & Martha Ellison

Kay Gilley

Diane Hauslein

Timothy J. Heitmann

Laura & John Herzog

Maxwell Hudgins

John Peters Irelan

Virginia Johnson

Wande Johnson

Mac and Barbara Johnston

James & Lisa Kirchenbauer

Grant Kraus

Luis & Lu Stanton León

Bernard Malloy

Michelle Mangrum

Linda & Mike McKay

Judith D. Woolley-McKevitt

Richard Metzger

John & Livy More

Dick & Joy Nathan

Robert Pahnke

Margaret Ellen Parke

Virginia Parra

Chase Rynd

Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill

Nancy Schoenig

Lisa Sprague

Jeff & Jane Totten

Pamela & Patrick Venzke

Karen Zachary

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IF YOU ARE VISITING

a warm welcome to St. John’s.

We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who

you are and how we can best serve you by filling out a “Welcome” card

and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and

joining us for the coffee hour following the service.

We welcome families with young children at our worship services.

Children’s Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers as you

enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for

children under age three is provided on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. We also offer Church School at 10:45 a.m. for children and

youth from age three through fifth grade.

All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy

Eucharist. Parents may decide if their children receive the bread and/or

wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest

at the altar by crossing their arms across their chest.

Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See

photos from St. John’s musical performances, special events, meetings,

Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the

first time through the touch of a button on your smartphone. Help St.

John’s capture each moment by submitting your photos from events,

worship services, trips, and volunteer efforts.

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FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHN’S FOR THE

ADULT FORUM AND 11:00 A.M. SERVICE.

EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.