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Youth Group Fundraising - Breakfasts in May!

Messy Church News

Wings for the Summer - deadline May 25

St. John’s is Blooming!

"The Jewish Jesus and the Christian Christ", Sunday May 27, 7:30 pm

Mosaic Concert - Thank You

Children’s Festival Anniversary

Spring Fling Dance Party Fundraiser for Lucene Charles, Friday May 25, 8pm to ?

Dance party fundraiser for Lucene Charles featuring Backroom 11, at Club Absinthe (corner King William and Hughson).  You won't regret it - the band is fun and plays the music of greats such as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and James Brown!  Dance if you want or just tap your foot and enjoy the live band (horn section and all!). Tickets are $15, cash bar, lots of door prizes. 

All proceeds from this event will go towards Lucene's legal fees to keep her united with her four children here in Canada. You can purchase tickets from Sarah Wayland, from Picks and Sticks on Locke St South, from Natura Day Spa in Dundas, or pay by credit card using Paypal at www.lucenecharles.wordpress.com. (The blog site also contains a link to the petition and Facebook page.)
Sarah Wayland

Mission Matters - Micah House is our Mission Focus in May. Remember the Walkathon, May 26

Hearts and Minds, Friday June 1, 6 – 8:30 pm

Jacob Moon in Concert at St John's Saturday, June 2 at 7:30pm.

Parish Leadership Caucus and Annual Calendar Planning Meeting

Next Week in the Parish, May 21 - 27, 2012

Messy Church. Everyone agreed that the recent workshop on Messy Church had been a great success. It was agreed that Parish Council support the launch of this ministry in the fall.

Renovation of the Crypt. A plan for the renovation of the Crypt to allow for more flexible use of that space, especially as a coffee time space between Sunday services was approved. The plan calls for the opening of the space to the north classrooms, not removing the walls, but opening them to the main space. Costs are expected to be minimal.

Fr. David and Continuing Education. Parish Council supported David's plan to enrol in a five-year Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program in Congregational Mission and Leadership at Luther Seminary in St Paul, Minnesota. David also has the support of the Parish Corporation and as well as Bishop Michael. David will be spending his annual study leave with one week residencies in St Paul during July and January as well as part time study during the during the year.

Parish finances. The treasurer reported that to the end of March 2011 operating income had exceeded expenses at a rate better than budgeted. We hope that the trend continues. Thank you for your continuing generous support.

The Port of Hamilton is 100 years old this year and for over half of that century the Mission to Seafarers has been caring for seafarers arriving on our soil. In celebration of this ministry the Cathedral will be hosting a Choral Evensong at 4 p.m. on this Day. Our rector, The Rev. David J. Anderson, will be the preacher.

At parishes across the diocese a short video will be shown that describes the work of our mission in the Port of Hamilton and beyond.

Presentations: What We've Learned About Neighourhood and What Other Churches are Doing to Reach Out

There were two presentations at our recent Mission's Lunch. First, Sarah Wayland presented the finding of our SWANS research. SWANS stands for the South-West Area Neighbourhood Scan. This was a research project by neighbourhood churches, including St John's, that looked at the needs of our neighbourhood. A number of specific needs were identified, especially in terms of community-building and the needs of isolated seniors and young families.

The second presentation, by Andy and Sue Kalbfliesh, told the story of churches in southern-Ontario that have planted fresh expressions of church in their neighbourhoods in order to meet the needs of their community. We heard the story of a church in another diocese which began a service for skateboarders, in response to the needs of they young people in their community. The skateboarder have become a Christian community, praying together, growing in discipleship and offering their skateboarding as an act of worship.

We also heard the story of "The Church on Tap" a church with meets once a month in a local pub in Port Colborne. This ministry of the parish of St Brendan and St James meets the needs of people who for whatever reason are not comfortable with more traditional forms of church. The worship experience is highly interactive, but designed to create a place of belonging and Christian discipleship.

Finally we heard the story of "Messy Church" a congregation of the parish of St George, Georgetown. Messy Church is an opportunity for families to worship together in a way that engages adults and children together. Messy Church begins when you arrive, so that familes never have to worry about being late. Worship begins with an activity, often a craft or game, that people join in as they arrive. The activities are always connected with the theme of the day. There will be a short talk that engages the entire community and some singing. The evening concludes with a meal shared together.

Messy Church Workshop Announced

Andy and Sue had recently made a presentation to Parish Council regarding Messy Church. Parish Council, already equipped with the SWANS report, saw that Messy Church may be a real opportunity for our neighbourhood here at St John's.

A Messy Church Workshop, an opportunity to experience a Messy Church, to learn about Messy Church, to gather resources, and to explore the history of this innovative way of being church in a changing world, will be held at St John's on Friday, April 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Evening format...

5:30, Group Activities

6:15 Worship

6:30 Supper

7:00 Presentations

If you have any questions please contact Sue or Andy at 905-648-0302 or ask@nas.net. Sign up to attend by email at events@rockonlocke.ca or sign the list at the back of the church.

Programme Committee Report

If need to have a hard copy printed you may either print one yourself, or request one from the church office, 905-522-0602.

At a Special Vestry meeting on Sunday, January 15, 12:30 p.m., the budget was approved.

How It Works

Just follow this link to https://me.churchmembershiponline.com for this secure service.

On your first visit just enter your e-mail address at the bottom of the page. A link and a password will be e-mailed to you if your e-mail address has already been recorded in the parish database. In the future you can simply type in your e-mail address and password.

In the event that you receive a "Registration Failure" message on your first attempt, please contact the church office at office@rockonlocke.ca to have your e-mail address updated in our records.

We care about your privacy and the security and accuracy of your information is important to us. Our Privacy Protection Policy may be viewed here.

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Friends may call at the MARLATT FUNERAL HOME at 615 Main Street East, Hamilton on Thursday, October 27th between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. A celebration of Jack's life will take place on October 28, 2011 at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 320 Charlton Avenue, Hamilton, at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations in Jack's name may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to: www.marlattfhhamilton.com Jack Fair, long time member of the parish, has died after a long illness. Jack is survived by his wife Marion and their children and grandchildren.

Please remember Marion and family in your prayers.

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.

The Greening Sacred Spaces Award partner, Horizon Utilities Corporation, will be presenting the award accompanied by Greening Sacred Spaces and Environment Hamilton

The Greening Sacred Spaces Award recognizes the contributions faith communities have made in making our environment more sustainable.

The Church of St John the Evangelist is being recognised primarily for its partnership in the Hill Street Community Garden, along with First Christian Reformed Church, Central Presbyterian Church and New City Church. St John's has also participated in numerous local sustainability and energy conversation educational events and has been involved in outreach to the community at large engaging with other faith communities to take actions in communties and households.

Ten GSS Awards are granted in Ontario.

Sunday, the Second of Easter, May 1
"Sursum Corda: Lift Up Your Hearts --Thankful Engagement with God"

Sunday, the Third of Easter, May 8
"Sanctus: Holy, Holy, Holy -- Giving Thanks for the Holiness of God"

Sunday, the Fourth of Easter, May 15
"Remembrance: It Is Right to Give You Thanks and Praise -- Getting it Right"

Sunday, the Fifth of Easter, May 22
"Institution: Do This in Remembrance of Me -- Remembering Jesus"

Sunday, the Sixth of Easter, May 29
"Anamnesis: Recalling His Death -- Remembering Jesus"

Sunday, the Seventh of Easter, June 5
"Oblation: We Offer You, Father -- Giving Thanks"

Pentecost Sunday, June 12
"Epiclesis: Send Down Your Holy Spirit -- Life in the Spirit"

Trinity Sunday, June 19
"Doxology: We Praise You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- Life in Community with God"

The main office had been relocated to a small office of the crypt following an August 7, 2010 fire that destroyed both the rector's and the secretary's offices.