St John in the Wilderness

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Worship and Event Calendar



Worship and Events Calendar Graphic
June 28 to July 5


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 the eradication of extreme poverty via the Millennium Development Goals, for Episcopal Relief & Development to help people in need in the US & abroad, and for the Mission Strategy Network. Please pray for the St. John the Baptist Parishes in Minneapolis and right here in White Bear Lake.
In Our Parish: Please pray for our Lay Liturgical Ministers.

Daily Office Readings


Sunday, June 28  Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)

Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; 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 119:17-32, Mark 9:9-13. PRAY for: Diocese of Patna - (North India)

 

Monday, June 29  Peter and Paul, Apostles and Martyrs

Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul glorified you by their martyrdom: Grant that your Church, instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together in unity by your Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Collect: O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Charles, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; 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 21:1-7, 13, Mark 9:14-29. PRAY for: Diocese of Pelotas - (Brazil)

  • 10:30 am Charles Power funeral
  • Noon Small Voice insert deadline to

 

Tuesday, June 30

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 22:1-21, Mark 9:30-37. PRAY for: Diocese of Pennsylvania - (Province III, USA)

  • 9 am Tuesday Morning Originals (Parish Hall)

 

Wednesday, July 1

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 22:22-31, Mark 9:38-50. PRAY for: Diocese of Perth - (Province of Western Australia, Australia)

 

Thursday, July 2

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 23, Judges 17. PRAY for: Diocese of Peru - (South America)

 

Friday, July 3

Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Psalm 24, Judges 18:1-20, 27-31. PRAY for: Diocese of Peshawar - (Pakistan)

 

Saturday, July 4  Independence Day

Collect: Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; 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 25:1-18, Mark 10:1-16. PRAY for: Diocese of Peterborough - (Province of Canterbury, England)

 

Sunday, July 5  Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)

Collect: O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to your with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; 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 26, Mark 10:17-22. PRAY for: Diocese of Phulbani - (North India)

 

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.