Sunday 7 August 8.30am Eucharist (said) (both in-person and streamed)
Pentecost IX 11am Choral Eucharist (both in-person and streamed)
followed by refreshments in St Benedict’s Courtyard
6.30pm Dignity: lay-led LGBTQ+ Roman Catholic worship
7pm Red Door AA (gallery)
Monday through Friday 8am Morning Prayer
12 noon Noonday Prayer with Br Andrew (Facebook)
4.30pm Evensong, sung to plainsong
at any time Compline by Candlelight
Monday through Thursday 11am to 3pm Gallery and Courtyard open
Monday 8 7pm Narcotics Anonymous (gallery)
St Dominic
Tuesday 9 5pm Concert: Classical Guitar
7.30pm The Lost Keys rehearsal (church)
Wednesday 10 6.15pm Eucharist with anointing for healing – St Laurence (church)
St Laurence the Martyr 7pm Debtors Anonymous (gallery)
Thursday 11 1pm gardening volunteers (courtyard)
St Clare of Assisi 7pm Red Door AA (gallery)
9pm Crystal Meth Anonymous (gallery)
Friday 12 7pm Red Door AA (gallery)
Florence Nightingale
Saturday 13
Jeremy Taylor, Caroline Divine
Sunday 14 August 8.30am Eucharist (said) (both in-person and streamed)
Pentecost X 11am Choral Eucharist (both in-person and streamed)
followed by refreshments in St Benedict’s Courtyard
2.30pm Concert: Hahnsol Music students
6.30pm Dignity: lay-led LGBTQ+ Roman Catholic worship
7pm Red Door AA (gallery)
From the Committee to Elect a Bishop (bishopsearch.dioceseny.org):
Diocesan Prayer for the Bishop Search
As our diocese seeks the next bishop to lead us in this seminal moment in the church and the world, we want to bathe this search process in prayer. Every week, we boldly pray the words that Jesus taught us to pray, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. When we bring our hopes, dreams, fears, and desires into prayer, we are changed as our hearts become more aligned with God’s kingdom and will. Would you join us in prayer? Here are a few ways that you can pray:
• For the search committee as they interview candidates, for deep listening, spiritual discernment, and unity as they narrow the field of candidates.
• For Spirit-led conversations this summer, that whatever the outcome may be, there would be a deep sense of encouragement and fresh vision for all involved.
• For God to raise up a leader for such a time as this, as expressed in the diocesan profile, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, courageous in putting feet to vision, and collaborative in helping us live out our call as the Body of Christ in the world.
We will be sending out future communications about prayer opportunities for the search process including a prayer meeting in November and a novena in the days leading up to the election. Questions or other prayer ideas? Contact the Reverend Christine Lee (clee@stpeterschelsea.org).
Upcoming Search Timeline
• Summer 2022: Candidate interviews, references, and background checks
• August 24-26: Discernment retreat with selected candidates
• Early to mid-September: Slate of up to five candidates announced; petition period
Questions?
Should you have any questions about the process of electing a bishop, please don't hesitate to email the Committee at committee@electabishop.org.
Sunday 31 July was the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Both Eucharists can still be viewed here.
Tonight, Thursday 4 August, our 12-step group Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7pm. If interested in attending contact by email (zoom@reddoorgroup.org) or look online (nyintergroup.org) for up to date information. This is an LGBT+ friendly AA group but everyone is welcome.
Also on Thursday 4 August Crystal Meth Anonymous (NYC Unwired CMA Group) meets in Revelation Gallery at 9pm. Contact by email (nycunwired.12step@gmail.com) if interested in attending.
Also on Friday 5 August Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Revelation Gallery at 7pm. If interested in attending contact by email (zoom@reddoorgroup.org) or look online (nyintergroup.org) for up to date information. This is an LGBT+ friendly AA group but everyone is welcome.
On Saturday 6 August we present two concerts: one of the tango repertoire of Astor Piazzolla (at 2pm: tickets from $20) for flute, accordion, and piano, and the other of music for classical guitars (at 7pm: tickets from $10). Both concerts are in-person only and not webcast. Full details and ticketing information are on our website here.
Sunday 7 August is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Eucharists at 8.30am (said) and 11am (sung), both in-person and also live-streamed and both followed by refreshments in St Benedict’s Courtyard. Refreshments following the Sung Eucharist include, weather permitting, a light lunch.
NB: there is no concert or chant workshop this afternoon.
At 3pm today we present the last performance of the play Mister Miss America. Tickets for the this last show (from $37) are available here.
Later on Sunday Dignity (LGBTQ+ lay-led Roman Catholic worship) meets in the church at 6.30pm and AA (Red Door) in the gallery at 7pm.
On Monday 8 August at 7pm our Narcotics Anonymous 12-step group Cover to Cover meets in Revelation Gallery. For more information on Narcotics Anonymous see here or contact by telephone (800 307 7195).
On Tuesday 9 August we present a 5pm concert by Nora Spielman, Classical Guitarist. Nora Spielman, Bloomingdale School of Music, is a NYC based classical guitarist, educator, and curator. Nora was awarded third place in the Souza Lima Guitar Competition based in São Paulo. Throughout her academic career, Nora’s primary teacher has been João Luiz (Brasil Guitar Duo) and has had the privilege to study with Fabio Zanon at several masterclasses and at the Winter Festival at Campos do Jordão in São Paulo. Nora cherishes the time she spends working with guitar students as much as she does performing guitar herself. This concert is both in-person and also live-streamed. Details of repertoire and ticketing will soon be uploaded to the website here.
NB – The Lost Keys do not meet for rehearsal this evening.
On Wednesday 10 August we keep the Feast of St Laurence, Deacon and Martyr, with a Eucharist with Anointing at 6.15pm. This Eucharist is in-person only and not webcast, and is open to the vaccinated only. Face-coverings must be worn.
Also on Wednesday 10 August our 12-step group Debtors Anonymous (DA Solvent) meets in the Gallery at 7pm. For information and contacts regarding this Wednesday meeting, known as DA Solvent, see here.
On Thursday 11 August our gardening volunteers meet in the Courtyard for a casual and friendly two hours of gardening, 1pm to 3pm weekly. There are tasks for every level of horticultural skill and experience. You do not need to be a worshipper at St John’s to engage in this rewarding activity. All are welcome. If interested in joining the Thursday gardening team contact Jean Tucker (nyokie1@gmail.com) or the parish office.
Also on Thursday 11 August 12-step group Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7pm. If interested in attending contact by email (zoom@reddoorgroup.org) or look online (nyintergroup.org) for up to date information. This is an LGBT+ friendly AA group but everyone is welcome.
Also on Thursday 11 August Crystal Meth Anonymous (NYC Unwired CMA Group) meets in Revelation Gallery at 9pm. Contact by email (nycunwired.12step@gmail.com) if interested in attending.
On Friday 12 August our 12-step group Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Revelation Gallery at 7pm. If interested in attending contact by email (zoom@reddoorgroup.org) or look online (nyintergroup.org) for up to date information. This is an LGBT+ friendly AA group but everyone is welcome.
Sunday 14 August is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Eucharists at 8.30am (said) and 11am (sung), both in-person and also live-streamed and both followed by refreshments in St Benedict’s Courtyard. Refreshments following the Sung Eucharist include, weather permitting, a light lunch.
Today’s Sunday afternoon concert is by students of Hahnson Music Group: a concert of diverse repertoire for strings in different combinations of ensemble. Ticketing information will sound be available on our website here.
Later on Sunday Dignity (LGBTQ+ lay-led Roman Catholic worship) meets in the church at 6.30pm and AA (Red Door) in the gallery at 7pm.
Save the date:
The principal Feast of the Blessed Virgin May is 15 August. Here at St John’s the daily office on Monday 15 August will be of the Feast with proper readings and collect but the chief celebration will be a 6.30pm Sung Eucharist (plainsong) on Wednesday 17 August at the outdoor Altar in St John’s Colony Garden, followed by refreshments and a light supper in St Benedict’s Courtyard. If the weather is inclement the Eucharist will be in the church and gazebos erected in the courtyard for dining purposes. Register (for catering purposes) here.