Our Announcements

For the week of November 8, 2026

Join us this Sunday at 9am for Ingathering Sunday at St. John the Divine. Episcopal Deacon Nate Irvine will lead the Liturgy of the Word and distribute Holy Communion. We invite you to stay for Coffee & Conversation in Healy Hall, and we hope to see you again next Sunday when Bishop Matthew Gunther will lead the Holy Eucharist.

A Note From Deacon Nate

Dear friends,

We had a beautiful time of prayer together at our All Souls’ Evensong this past Monday, and I want to thank you for being present and remembering our loved ones together in God’s loving care. Thanks to Connie for the above photo. As you may know, the candles were lit in remembrance of those we have lost and represent their memory. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.

I also want to thank Bob Yoerin (Sr. Warden), Deanna Christman (treasurer), and parish member Pat Hoffman for sharing over the past 3 weeks about what St. John’s means to them. This Sunday, November 8, is our final Sunday of our stewardship drive — formally known as Ingathering Sunday — and you are encouraged to bring your pledge cards on Sunday (if you haven’t already). I will collect them before the liturgy starts, place them in an envelope for confidentiality, and we will bless them and pray for the year ahead at the end of the service.

I look forward to praying with you on Sunday!

Joyfully,

Nate+

This Week’s Service Information

Did you know you can access service readings in advance? Each service has its own dedicated webpage with the readings and an overview. This lets you study and read from home or anywhere else.

For reminders about our services, plus links to our video and readings, please join our Sunday Service Newsletter! It is free, and you can unsubscribe at any time!

We have a podcast available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Listen to our past episodes here!

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General Announcements

• Thank you to everyone who helped with our November TLC Dinner. Our next TLC meal is Thursday, December 3. How will you help?
• Bishop Matt’s Visit November 15
• Living Compass Discussions Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20
• Army-Navy Game Party at St. John the Divine – Dec. 12
• Silent Film Night December 19, with a NEW TIME of 3 pm.
• Our fourth quarter Outreach Project is the Diocesan Hospitality Center in Racine.

Thank you for helping us help others!

Reminders

• Our Sunday morning schedule has been updated. 
  • Morning Prayer is held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Deacon Nate leads Mass and Communion distribution on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month.
• Sunday Bursar Duties: Would you like to assist with the Sunday bursar duties?
  • The role involves:
    • Simple addition (we provide a calculator)
    • Filling out a bank deposit slip
    • Completing an electronic tally sheet
  • Please 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
    • Thurifer
  • If so, please speak with Paul H or Deacon Nate
  • We’d love to have you join our team!

Prayers & More

Prayer Requests: The prayer request book is on the greeters’ table area outside Healy Hall. Please feel free to add your prayers or those of others in need.

You can also submit a prayer request online or see who we are praying for; you can find our weekly Prayers of the People list. there

Our Online Church Calendar

Check the Church’s calendar for upcoming events and schedules, including activity times and the groups that also use the Church.

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