St John in the Wilderness

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Worship and Event Calendar



Worship and Events Calendar Graphic
August 29 to September 6


Worship Times
Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10 am
Wednesday: Holy Eucharist, 7 pm

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
In the Anglican Communion: see below
In Our Diocese: please pray for all hospital and counseling chaplaincies and Spiritual Directors throughout the Diocese. Please pray also for local parish nurses, health ministers and all who minister to the sick. Please pray also for Calvary Parish, Rochester.
In Our Parish: please pray for St. John's Moms' Group led by Deb Schmit.

Daily Office


Sunday, August 29  Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17)

Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 119:113-128, Luke 5:1-11. PRAY for: Iglesia Anglicana del Cono Sur de America

 

Monday, August 30  Charles Chapman Grafton, Bishop of Fond Du Lac and Ecumenist

Collect: Loving God, you called Charles Chapman Grafton to be a bishop in your Church and endowed him with a burning zeal for souls: Grant that, following his example, we may ever live for the extension of your kingdom, that your glory may be the chief end of our lives, your will the law of our conduct, your love the motive of our actions, and Christ’s life the model and mold of our own; through the same Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 78:1-7, Luke 5:12-16. PRAY for: Diocese of Gloucester - (Province of Canterbury, England)

 

Tuesday, August 31  Aidan, Missionary, Abbot, Bishop of Lindisfarne.  Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, Bishop and Missionary

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 80, Luke 5:17-26. PRAY for: Diocese of Gombe - (Province of Jos, Nigeria)

  • 9 am Watercolor Painting Group (Parish Hall)

 

Wednesday, September 1  David Pendleton Oakerhater, Deacon and Missionary

Collect: O God of unsearchable wisdom and infinite mercy, who chose a captive warrior, David Oakerhater, to be your servant, and sent him to be a missionary to his own people and to exercise the office of a deacon among them: Liberate us, who commemorate him today, from bondage to self, and empower us for service to you and to the neighbors you have given us; through Jesus Christ, the captain of our salvation; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 81, Luke 5:27-39. PRAY for: Diocese of Grafton - (Province of New South Wales, Australia)

  • October Voice publication deadline to
  • 1:30 pm Weekly Staff Meeting
  • 4:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting
  • 5 pm Kids Hope USA Kickoff 'til 7 pm
  • 7 pm Holy Eucharist
  • 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (St. Cecilia's) and Welcoming Committee Meeting (Parlor)

 

Thursday, September 2  Martyrs of New Guinea

Collect: Almighty God, we remember before you this day the blessed martyrs of New Guinea, who, following the example of their Savior, laid down their lives for their friends; and we pray that we, who honor their memory, may imitate their loyalty and faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 82, Luke 6:1-11. PRAY for: Diocese of Grahamstown - (South Africa)

 

Friday, September 3  Prudence Crandall, Teacher  and Prophetic Witness

Collect: God, the wellspring of justice and strength: We thank you for raising up in Prudence Crandall a belief in education and a resolute will to teach girls of every color and race, that alongside her they might take their place in working for the nurture and well-being of all society, undaunted by prejudice or adversity. Grant that we, following her example, may participate in the work of building up the human family in Christ, your Word and Wisdom; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 84, Jeremiah 26:10-24. PRAY for: Diocese of Guatemala - (Central America)

 

Saturday, September 4  Paul Jones, Bishop

Collect: Merciful God, who sent your beloved Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Raise up in this and every land witnesses, who, after he example of your servant Paul Jones, will stand firm in proclaiming the Gospel of the Prince of Peace, our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 85, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14. PRAY for: Diocese of Guildford - (Province of Canterbury, England)

 

Sunday, September 5  Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18)

Collect: Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 86, Luke 6:12-26. PRAY for: Episcopal Church of the Sudan

 

Monday, September 6

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 87, Luke 6:27-38. PRAY for: Diocese of Guinea - (West Africa)

  • Labor Day. Office closed
  • Noon Weekly Small Voice insert deadline to

 

The Eucharist
From the very beginning, Christians have met together, in response to Jesus' command, to read the Scriptures, break bread and pour wine, and share fellowship together. On the night before he was crucified, Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples at the Last Supper (Mt. 26:19-29, Mk 14:17-25, Lk 22:14-38), told them 'to do this in memory of me,' and left a pledge of his presence with all who, throughout the centuries, have continued to call themselves his disciples. The words and actions of the Eucharist have a history, which takes us back to the worshipping experience of Jesus and his disciples.

Our services, which follow the shape of the Eucharist as it has evolved in the West, has two basic elements. The Liturgy of the Word, though now made explicitly Christian, reflects the worship of the Synagogue. At its heart is the proclamation of the Scriptures; and hymns, and prayers of penitence, intercession and thanksgiving surround this. The liturgy of the Sacrament derives from the meal shared in every Jewish home on the Sabbath evening. The story of God's activity in his people's lives is told, and bread and wine is shared. At the Last Supper (Mt. 26:19-29, Mk 14:17-25, Lk 22:14-38), Jesus took the elements of this meal and gave them a completely new meaning and significance. In the sharing of bread and wine, Jesus promised that he would be present with us in his body and blood. Ever since, the Christian Church has continued to 'do this' acknowledging Christ's promise to be with us to the end of time.

The Church Year and Liturgical Colors
Each day's border is the liturgical color of the day. Liturgical colors of white are rendered light gold.

Click on the graphic below for an overview of the Church Year:

The cycle of the church year

The Sacrament of Unction is also offered at each regular Sunday service.