What's Happening at St. John's
In case you missed church last Sunday, here are the announcements for November 15:
Sisters and Brothers at St Johns,
We are very heavy of heart in needing to let you know that the church has to close its doors for the next two weeks. You probably heard or saw all or part of the governor’s order, and our bishop has required us to respond in this way. This schedule will apply through NOV 30, anticipating updates from the governor’s and bishop’s office come at the end of the month.
I know many of you very nervous about being exposed to the virus, and many of you are frustrated with being restricted. I very much understand both of those feelings (even sometimes feeling both at once…….) I am your priest, and I am always available to you, shutdown or not; gathering or dispersed. My cell number is (505) 360-1182 (I hope you all have that already!!!)
Please read the information below carefully.
Liturgy and Sacrament
Sunday schedule – There will be one celebration of the Eucharist, and it must be Father Mackey and one other person only. This will take place at 8:am. From 8:30 am until 12 noon, the church will be open for prayers, but there must be only one household at a time. If you desire it, I will pray the Communion prayers with you and you may receive. As before, if you would like me to make a visit to bring Communion to you outside that time, I will do so in whatever means you deem to be safe and in which you feel comfortable.
Father Mackey will preach the sermon from the church and post it in the same way as is now being done.
There will be no Saturday or Wednesday liturgies until December and only if the situation changes.
Office Hours
Either Jack (Mon-Tue) or Fr Mackey Wed-Thu) will be in the office from Monday thru Thursday from 9:00-2:00 so that daily business can still happen, and we can still be available for the community outreach contacts that happen on site.
Study and Fellowship
Wednesday evening 6:00 to 7:00, Father Mackey will host a Zoom “Coffee hour.” To participate, all you need to do is click on the link in the email you will receive in a second email today. You DO NOT need to download anything. (Do not let the advertisements fool you.) If you cannot join by video (your computer doesn’t have a camera) you can call one of the phone numbers in the email and join as if it were a conference call; listen in and speak to others.
Thursday evening “Through the Bible” broadcast will continue in the same way as it is now
Saturday morning Bible study cancelled (again) until further notice.
I know many of you very nervous about being exposed to the virus, and many of you are frustrated with being restricted. I very much understand both of those feelings (even sometimes feeling both at once…….) I am your priest, and I am always available to you, shutdown or not; gathering or dispersed. My cell number is (505) 360-1182 (I hope you all have that already!!!)
Your rector
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