This Week’s Announcements

Announcements for the week of March 9, 2025

Join Us This Sunday for a Celebration of Faith and Fellowship!

On this first Sunday in Lent at 9 AM, Rev. Mary Davis will lead the congregation of St. John the Divine, Burlington, in the service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I.

Coffee Hour in Healy Hall will follow the service.

Coffee & Conversation
Please join us in Healy Hall for Coffee & Conversation after the service. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow parishioners and share in the warmth of our community.

Volunteers Needed for Shrove Tuesday!

We are seeking more volunteers to help with our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4. Whether you can assist with pancake flipping (starting as early as 4:00 PM) or clean-up, your help is greatly appreciated!

Announcements

• Loose Plate Offering: funds parish programs and operations.
• March Outreach Project: This month, we are focusing on providing relief for victims of natural disasters through Episcopal Relief & Development and World Central Kitchen. Your generosity makes a difference!
• Lenten Study & Conversation: Join us every Tuesday at 5:30 PM in Healy Hall for our Lenten Study & Conversation. ALL are welcome to participate in this meaningful time of reflection and discussion.
• Movie Night at St John’s! Join Kevin as he accompanies a 1912 film depiction of the Passion of Christ with our beautiful organ. The event will occur on April 12, 2025, at 6 PM at St. John’s! We encourage you to bring a friend or someone special to share in this experience.
  • Here is more information about Silent Film Night at SJTD.
• Rummage Sale: Start setting aside items to contribute to our rummage sale on May 9th and 10th. (Pro tip: Please don’t promise your neighbor they can empty their basement onto us!) A planning meeting will be held on March 2—stay tuned for details.

Reminders

• Sunday Bursar Duties: Would you like to help with Sunday bursar duties? The role involves simple addition (calculator provided!), filling out a bank deposit slip, and completing an electronic tally sheet. Let us know if you’re interested!
• Serve in Worship: Are you interested in serving as an Acolyte, Altar Guild member, Chalice Bearer, Reader, Server, or Thurifer? If so, please speak with Rev. Mary. We’d love to have you join our team!
• Building Security: To improve building security, the Ramp Door and Double Glass Landing Doors will be locked at the start of service. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
• Prayer Requests: The prayer request book is on the table near the greeter’s area outside Healy Hall. Please feel free to add your prayers or those of others in need.

Prayers & More

The book is on the greeter’s table at church, and I want to request prayers. You can also submit a prayer request online. That webpage also shows the weekly Prayers of the People prayer list.

Our Online Church Calendar

Check out our calendar to see if the Hall is accessible or what is happening at church. This lists when other groups are using the church and when.