Men’s Group meeting is set for Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ruskin Campus.  Barbara Mueller will lead a discussion about “Men of The Old Testament.”

Book Club discussion, Sunday, May 27,, 6:30 p.m.  The club is reading Pamela Schoenwald’s  novel, “When We Were Strangers.” For more information, call Linda Jeker: 813-633-6501.

Fish Fry, May 25, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sun City Center Campus. $8 adults, $5. children 6-12.  Admission is $2.00 more at the door. Purchase tickets at Church office or call Bucky Devling; 813-633-4776

An anonymous donor has offered to match all we’ve collected by May 20.

Attention Snow Angels.  Cleaning out your cupboard?  All perishables can be taken directly to The Lord’s Lighthouse.  Non-perishables can be dropped off at Outreach tables in either church building.

Grace Garden will be formally dedicated on Sunday, May 13th immediately after the 11 o’clock service.  It will be a short dedication ceremony to formally open the Garden for interment of cremains and opening of the garden area.  We’d like to see a large turnout of church members.     Ilene Hemingway — ehemingway@tampabay.rr.com  — 633-6564

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Tickets: $20.

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra will perform this Friday, May 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E., at 7:30 p.m. The church offered its facilities to the orchestra when its scheduled performance venue became unavailable. Orchestra President Dominick Gilati expressed his thanks to St. John the Divine for use of the church on such short notice and for having been a supporter of the orchestra throughout the 2011-2012 season. The concert, entitled “Tribute to America” features great American Composers and their music, conducted by Dr. Susan Bailey Robinson.

 ”Symphony #9 in E Minor” — Antonin Dvorak

“Fanfare for the Common Man” — Aaron Copeland

“Shenandoah” — Traditional:Arr. by Jack Bullock

“An American Symphony”  — Michael Kamen

“Stars and Stripes Forever” John Phillip Sousa

“An American Symphony” By Michael Kamen is on loan to the South Shore Symphony Orchestra from the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.

Tickets for this, the last concert in the 2011-2012 Winter Series concerts:  $20.

The Women of St. John Divine Episcopal Church held their installation of new officers April 12; as well as, deciding on the Spring Outreach distribution.  They had a wonderful lunch and were entertained by a special performance of the Sun City Center Men’s Chorus directed by our very own Chuck Wirick.  Ice cream sundaes followed!

 

 Outgoing & Incoming Officers from L-R

Judi Stacey, Cher Cerebe,(Outgoing Co-Presidents); (Incoming) Vice President- Mary Ann Jackson, (Incoming) Secretary-Phemie Webb, (Incoming) Co-Presidents- Charlene Wirick & Jackie Winder, (Incoming) Treasurer-Cher Cerebe

 Jane Hollis will begin as Parish Administrator on April 30. Her hours will be 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Although it will take time to learn the position, Jane will  be the “hub” of communication for the parish; the person to reserve space for meetings, manage the office, answer questions and supervise the volunteer receptionists. Our former Administrator, Sue Hicks, who retired as Administrator on April 1st, will continue as our bookkeeper.

Jane Hollis has had extensive experience with J.P. Morgan Chase and other companies as well as Episcopal Church in Belleville, Michigan. Jane resides nearby the church on Bluewater Dr.　 If you call or stop by, April 30 or later, please welcome Jane Hollis.

 A  Thank You- Potluck Dinner for Sue Hicks –  Please come and help us say thank you to Sue by attending this potluck and by contributing a gift for her. We will collect a “purse” which will be supplemented by the Vestry as a token of our gratitude for all her years of service. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the parish hall, so that we will know how many to expect. Thank you.

SEARCH FOR ASSISTANT RECTOR — The Vestry appointed a Search Committee to work with the Rector in calling an Assistant Rector. We are pleased to report that the special fund drive has netted $30,000 so far, which is enough for a part-time position. Thank you to the nearly 50 people who responded by increasing their pledges for this year.  The Committee will soon be interviewing candidates. Yes, since many have asked, Fr. Lee Miller is a candidate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bible study Tuesdays-6:00-7:30 p.m. (SCC) – Our chronological walk through the bible will run until May 15, 2012. We will resume studies with a look at the book of Joshua. Questions? Please contact Allie Maiocchi (813-629-2002).

Fish Fry April 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (SCC) — Tickets are $8:00 adults, $5.00 Children 6to 12; free for children 5 and under  It will be $2.00 more at the door. Call Bucky -633-4776 or get them at the church office.

SHMA Community Sings Event, — Monday, April 30,  7 p.m., at the Marantha Church of God, 101 6^th Ave., NE, Ruskin. Come and support our church participants.

2012 National Day of Prayer — hosted by the South Hillsborough Ministerial Association (SMA)), Thursday, May 3  at the pavilion, E.G. Simmons Park, Ruskin, attentively scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Park admission will be paid by SHMA. Bring lawn chairs.

MOVIE & POPCORN NIGHT — Members of The Dominican Republic Mission Project will be presenting another movie and popcorn night on Sunday, May 6 with popcorn and lemonade. Seating and previews start at 6:30 p.m. and the feature film starts at 7:00 p.m. We’re looking forward to seeing you  for “Soul Searcher” which is being played by popular demand. (Watch the previews and put in your request for the next movie.) The cost is only $5 for the popcorn and support for your Dominican Republic volunteers. We thank you in advance for your support.

OUTREACH FOCUS FOR APRIL: The Outreach team is excited to be supporting the SJTD Missionary Trip to the Dominican Republic. We will be supporting the Dominican Republic Mission Trip not only with our prayers, but with as much money as we can gather together during the month of April. Please help, if you can. Make checks payable to SJTD and mark “For Dominican Republic Trip.”

YOUTH GROUP WEDNESDAYS, 7—8:30 p.m. (Ruskin) –All youth between the ages of 12-18 are encouraged to attend. Bring your bibles, bring your friends & let’s have a chat! Questions? Contact Mikki Muench (813-418-2277) or Karin Risley (813-633-1917).

The Book Club — is reading Caleb’s Crossing for  Sunday  April, 29, 6:30 p.m. at SCC Campus. We would love to have you join us to discuss this very interesting book about a missionary and some Indian converts in the early years of the settlement of Massachusetts. It is written from the young daughter’s point of view and is very interesting historically and near to the heart emotionally. Terry Edison and Linda Jeker – [813 633 6501] – have books available for you. 　There is also a CD at the library.

ENGLISH CHRISTIAN HERITAGE TOUR 2012: Join Father Tracy and Susan Wilder who will be leading this trip from October 20-31 this year. We will visit historic sites such as Stonehenge and Roman sites from Christianity’s beginnings in Britain in the 200’s, Canterbury where the Archbishop of Canterbury came from in the 400s. We will see historic medieval churches, scenes of the Reformation including Oxford and Cambridge, along with more scenic rural sites and modern sites of interest, including London. More information will follow for those interested. It could be a wonderfully enriching spiritual experience, and an opportunity to develop our friendships with other parishioners, so please consider coming. Thank you.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS – Canned vegetables, canned meats (tuna & chicken) and corn flour.  ATTENTION SNOW ANGELS: As you are cleaning out your cupboards, be sure to remember to donate your perishables and non-perishables. All perishables may be brought directly to the Lord’s Lighthouse (TLH) on Monday, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Non-perishables will be welcome at both Outreach tables. You can also write a check payable to St. John the Divine and mark it for the Lord’s Lighthouse.

GRACE GARDEN – As many of you may have noted, GRACE GARDEN is looking good. The granite stone will soon be in place. The foundation for the columbarium is set. All of these are already paid for. The season’s last order for bricks ($100. ea) will be April 23. If you to plan to have your cremains interred in the columbarium, please note: 1) Place your order for a niche: put your name/names on a reservation blank found by the information wall near the brochures; 2) Include your check for $2,000 in a white envelope with “GRACE GARDEN” on the front–checks written to ST.JOHN THE DIVINE; 3) Bring it to the SCC office. We must pay for the columbarium insert when we order it.　 A certificate will be issued and placed in the Church Registry, when you purchase a columbarium niche. Construction of the columbarium will be completed in the fall. Thank you for helping fund this project.

THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE — The Stewardship Committee is calling for members to join. No experience is need. The only qualification is willingness to work for Jesus. Please pray on it and ask the Good Lord if this is what he wants you to do. Many have talents that can be used.Please contact Melva Kittrell, Stewardship Chairperson at813 633 8767 for more information.

DIVINE DOLLARS – Now is the time to be thinking about Birthday Gifts and Wedding Gifts. DIVINE DOLLARS is a convenient way to solve gift giving problems and contirube to SJD.  Any questions please call Elizabeth Frercks, 633-6675.

DONATE ALTAR FLOWERS –If you would like to donate altar flowers in remembrance of birthdays, anniversaries and loved ones, please sign the flower chart on the wall by the door in the parish hall of each campus. There are many open dates available. The altar flowers are $80.00 for 2 vases or $40.00 if you are splitting flowers at the SCC campus and $50.00 for vases or $25.00 if you are splitting flowers with someone at the Ruskin Campus.

The Brandon Repertory Chorale:  will present a program of choral music at the East Campus of St. John the Divine on the evening of April 17 at 7:00 p.m.  This ensemble is one of the finest in our area.  Proceeds will benefit the youth of our church.

 Yom Hashoa Service: Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM at the Sun City Center church. This is the service of remembrance for all those who died in the Holocaust. 6 million Jews were executed by the Nazis, and many Christians, Gypsies, and other minorities were killed as well. The total number of fatalities in World War II is estimated to be as high as 60 million. The service will be an interfaith service, with ministers from several Sun CityCenter churches and representatives of  Temple Beth Israel taking part. Please be sure to come, and invite your neighbors and friends.

 The Tampa Bay Boy Choir will present a program at the East Campus of St. John the Divine in May.  The date will be announced. Charles Wirick, Director of Music.

Gourmet Hot Dog Dinner, Friday, April 13, 5 to 6:30 PM, Sun City Center church – Tickets are $8 if bought ahead, or $10 at the door. The dinner is a fundraiser for our Dominican Republic mission project. We will have gourmet hot dogs, with all sorts of  trimmings: chili, sauerkraut, onions, relish, pickles, ketchup, mustard, etc. Also desserts and beverages.  Please buy your tickets ahead, and invite lots of people from the community. It should be lots of fun, and it will benefit our group was going to build a church and school in the Dominican Republic.

The Brandon Repertory Chorale:  will present a program of choral music at the East Campus of St. John the Divine on the evening of April 17 at 7:00 p.m.  This ensemble is one of the finest in our area.  Proceeds will benefit the youth of our church.

 Yom Hashoa Service: Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM at the Sun City Center church. This is the service of remembrance for all those who died in the Holocaust. 6 million Jews were executed by the Nazis, and many Christians, Gypsies, and other minorities were killed as well. The total number of fatalities in World War II is estimated to be as high as 60 million. The service will be an interfaith service, with ministers from several Sun CityCenter churches and representatives of  Temple Beth Israel taking part. Please be sure to come, and invite your neighbors and friends.

 The Tampa Bay Boy Choir will present a program at the East Campus of St. John the Divine in May.  The date will be announced. Charles Wirick, Director of Music.

ENGLISH CHRISTIAN HERITAGE TOUR 2012:  Join Father Tracy and Susan Wilder who will be leading this trip from October 20-31 this year.  Visit historic sites such as Stonehenge and Roman sites from Christianity’s beginnings in Britain in the 200’s, Canterbury, historic medieval churches, scenes of the Reformation including Oxford and Cambridge, along with more scenic rural sites and modern sites of interest, including London.   More information will follow for those interested.   It could be a wonderfully enriching spiritual experience, and an opportunity to develop our friendships with other parishioners, so please consider coming.  Thank you.       

Food Pantry Needs: We need Peanut Butter & Jelly.

 ATTENTION SNOW ANGELS:  As you are cleaning out your cupboards, be sure to remember to donate your perishables and non-perishables.  All perishables may be brought directly to the Lord’s Lighthouse (TLH) on Monday, Tuesdays or Wednesdays.   Non-perishables will be welcome at both Outreach tables.   You can also write a check payable toSt. John the Divine and mark for the Lord’s Lighthouse.

 OUTREACH FOCUS FOR APRIL:  The Outreach team is excited to be supporting the SJTD Missionary Trip to the Dominican Republic! We will be supporting the Dominican Republic Mission Trip not only with our prayers, but also as much money as we can gather together during the month of April.  Even though it’s Easter, we will b hoping for contributions via checks payable to SJTD and mark “For Dominican Republic Trip.”