FR. TRACY’S INQUIRERS’ CLASS CONTINUES TOMORROW, JAN. 30  This class is for all who may be new to our parish, new to the Episcopal Church, or curious about the Christian faith. It is also for long-time Episcopalians. Classes will be held on Mondays through February 20 at the Sun City Center Campus; we begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and finish at 8:30. Tomorrow’s topics include The Origins of the Denominations and “The History of the Episcopal Church”. To register, please call the church office (633-3970). We hope that you will join us for all or any of these classes that may interest you.

 NEXT SUNDAY ANNUAL MEETING:  One Service and Potluck Lunch, Sunday, February 5 at the Sun City Center campus.  As we have done the past few years, we will have one service at 10:00 a.m. (which means we will not have the services ateight o’clock,nine o’clock at Ruskin, or at11 o’clock).  After the service, we will have elections for Vestry, hear a few reports on the state of the church, and to have some good fellowship.

 NEXT SUNDAY (SUPER BOWL SUNDAY), the youth and children of the Sunday School will collect money for the SOUPER BOWL OF CARING. The Souper Bowl of Caring is the nation’s largest youth-led weekend of giving and serving. The donations will be given to a charity of the children’s choice.

LOOK – SEE!   A first great step in ourGraceMemorialGarden has been taken. Memorial /Commemorative Bricks will be available soon.   A general information meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th at 4 p.m. at the SCC east campus.

MORNING PRAYER   HEALING SERVICE:  at SCC at10:00 a.m. each Wednesday. Morning Prayer lasts approximately 30 minutes.   The healing service starts after with laying of hands & prayers by a prayer team with a message of healing. 

 WONDERFUL HEALING SEMINAR:  Father Nigel Mumford, nationally know healing prayer minister will be at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bonita Springs, Saturday, February 18^th.  Attendees will be car pooled.  The cost is $15.00 including lunch.  Registrations are in Parish Hall or callSharon Van Loan 813-645-1045.

 CURSILLO WEEKEND FEBRUARY  9-12: -Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in faith and spirituality? An opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve him? Then attending a Cursillo weekend is just what you’re looking for. The next Cursillo weekend is scheduled for Feb 9-12.  Currently, there are several openings available and the attendance fee is only $175.00. This includes lodging, food, laughter, tears, and a lot of singing?  If we can answer any

 YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES:  Confirmation classes are being held from 6-8 p.m. at the Ruskin campus from January 4^th through March 21^st.  Due to this class, we will NOT be having regular youth group activities on Wednesday nights.  Youth group will resume on4/11/12.  If you have any questions, please contact Mikki Muench at (418-2277) or Karin Risley at (633-1917).

CURSILLO GROUPING - Cursillistas of St. John the Divine invites you to come and join us every Monday from6 to7:30 p.m. at Sun City Center Campus for Open Grouping!  Share the experience.  If you have any questions, please call your Parish representatives Mark and Annie Hunter at 645-8366. Ultreya!

DINNER GROUPS: It’s time to set up the Spring Dinner Club Groups.  The purpose of the Dinner Club is to have food, fun and fellowship and most importantly to make new friends and get to know old ones better.  Please sign up in the Parish Hall.  Please call me for further information, Jennifer Canham Johnson 634-8891.

INQUIRERS’ CLASS.  A six-session class for all who may be new to our parish, new to the Episcopal Church, or curious about the Christians faith.  Classes are held Mondays, January 16 through February 20 at the Sun City Center Campus, beginning with dinner at 5:30.  We hope you will join us.

FISH FRY – Fri. Jan. 20 -5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12.  Children under 12 are free.  Tickets are $2.00 more at the door.

FOOD PANTRY needs peanut butter and jelly. Watch for store specials.

USHER NEEDED for third Sunday of the month for the 9:00 a.m. service. Please contact Armand Villemaire at 645-7226

A/V TECHNICIANS NEEDED for  the 8:00 a.m. service to operate audio/video system. Training provided.  Call Ed Brown: 813-633-1116,

PIANIST OR ORGANIST NEEDED for the 8:00 a.m. service to play the recessional hymn, since Chuck Wirick must leave the service early to travel to Ruskin to play at the 9:00 a.m. service.  See Fr. Tracy or Chuck Wirick or contact the church office at 813-633-3970.

Donate Altar Flowers  If you would like to donate altar flowers in remembrance of birthdays, anniversaries and loved ones, sign the flower chart on the wall by the doors in the parish hall of each campus.  Altar Flowers are $80 for two vases (or $40 dollars if you are splitting flowers) and $50 for a single vase (or $25 dollars if you are splitting flowers.)

Sign Up For February

Cursillo Weekend

If you were unable to sign up for the October Cursillo weekend, the next one to be held at Day Spring is scheduled for Thursday, February 9 to Sunday, February 12.  If you are interested in attending, please talk to Fr. Tracy, Annie  Hunter or Mark Hunter (645-8366) anniemal1@verizon.net

Food Needed

The Lord’s Lighthouse has a severe shortage of food and has had to turn away hungry people.  There is an urgent need for cooking oil, Maseca corn flour, rice and pinto beans.  Please place your donations in the designated areas on or near the Outreach Table in the Parish Halls.  Checks may be made payable to St. John The Divine, with the notation, “Lord’s .”

To join the Community Service and Outreach Committee, contact Karen Risley (633-1917) or Nancy Sheridan (634-7965)