Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.

Weekly worship: For the winter season we will be moving our Wednesday evening worship back to 5:30 pm to adjust for the earlier dusk.

Parish Discernment Meeting: On February 3^rd Rev. Margaret will be facilitating a parish discussion on the utilization of space. This will include visioning about future use of the Dane Chapel, the sacristy, the parlor, the parish hall and other interior spaces.

Adult Christian Education: The adult Christian education class is beginning a three week study of the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Please join us at 10:15 am Sunday morning January 27 – February 10.

Parish Potluck: January 27 we have the monthly parish potluck after the service.

Prayers for the Week

We pray for the men and women serving our country in the armed forces..

In accordance with the diocesan cycle of prayer we pray for St. Peter’s Church, Paris, the Rev. Christina Brannock-Wanter, Rector.

Notes and News
Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons. If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.

Weekly worship: For the winter season we will be moving our Wednesday evening worship back to 5:30 pm to adjust for the earlier dusk.

Christmas services:
Christmas Eve Early Service: 7:00 pm Holy Eucharist
Late Service: 10:30 pm Holy Eucharist
Christmas Day Morning Service: 9:00 am Morning Prayer

Pot Luck: There will no potluck meal on December 30th.

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Ordination & Consecration: The Very Reverend William Douglas Hahn will be ordained as the seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral.  The Most Reverend Katherine Jefferts Schori will serve as Chief Consecrator.  Please make plans to attend this beautiful and holy service.

Pledge Drive: Remember that we will be collecting parish wide pledges today at the Offering.  Pledge cards are found in today’s service bulletin.  Please place your pledge to St. John’s for 2013 in the collection plate at the offering.

Prayers for the Week
In accordance with the diocesan cycle of prayer we pray for St. Paul’s Church, Newport, the Rev. Matthew Young, Vicar and the Rev. Deacon Tom Runge.

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Ordination & Consecration: The Very Reverend William Douglas Hahn will be ordained as the seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral.  The Most Reverend Katherine Jefferts Schori will serve as Chief Consecrator.  Please make plans to attend this beautiful and holy service.

Chocolate Fest:  A hearty Thank-you to the ladies of the ECW for the preparing the crafts and chocolate for yesterday’s Annual Christmas Bazaar.  Much hard work and fellowship led up to the successful event.

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting for St. John’s will take place within the Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, December 9^th.  We will be electing Vestry members and Convention delegates for 2013.  We will also have a potluck meal following the service. Please make plans to attend this important day of celebration, fellowship and renewal as we look back on 2012 and forward to what 2013 may be calling us to as a Parish.

Pledge Drive: Remember that we will be collecting parish wide pledges today at the Offering.  Pledge cards are found in today’s service bulletin.  Please place your pledge to St. John’s for 2013 in the collection plate at the offering.

Potluck Schedule: Due to the holidays and our annual meeting the potluck schedule is changing for November and December.  Rather than having potluck on the fourth Sunday of the month, there will be a potluck meal following the annual meeting on December 9^th.

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons. If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org. Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Thanksgiving Eucharist: A special Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21 at 6:00pm. As an offering, items for the Food Pantry will be collected given in thanks to the Lord.

Chocolate Fest: The annual ECW Chocolate Fest will take place Saturday December 1st. Parishioners who are baking for the occasion can bring their creations to the parish hall on November 29th & 30th. Bring your friends and an appetite for wonderful chocolate treats and holiday crafts.

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting for St. John’s will take place within the Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, December 9th. We will be electing Vestry members and Convention delegates for 2013. We will also have a potluck meal following the service. Please make plans to attend this important day of celebration, fellowship and renewal as we look back on 2012 and forward to what 2013 may be calling us to as a Parish.

Pledge Drive: As we enter the season of Thanksgiving please remember to prayerfully consider your pledge to St. John’s for 2013. Pledges will be gathered throughout November and offered to the Lord at the Eucharist on Sunday, December 2nd.

Potluck Schedule: Due to the holidays and our annual meeting the potluck schedule is changing for November and December. Rather than having potluck on the fourth Sunday of the month, there will be a potluck meal following the annual meeting on December 9th.

Prayers for the Week
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Province IV of the Episcopal Church; Canon Richard E. Miller, President, The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, III, Vice-President

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Thanksgiving Eucharist: A special Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00pm.  As an offering, items for the Food Pantry will be collected given in thanks to the Lord.

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting for St. John’s will take place within the Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, December 9^th.  Please make plans to attend this important day of celebration and renewal as we look back on 2012 and forward to what 2013 may be calling us to as a Parish.

Pledge Drive: As we enter the season of Thanksgiving please remember to prayerfully consider your pledge to St. John’s for 2013.  Pledges will be gathered throughout November and offered to the Lord at the Eucharist on Sunday, December 9^th.

Vestry Members: Parishioners yearning to expand their ministry at St. John’s may be feeling a call to become a member of the vestry.  Vestry elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on December 9^th.  Please speak with Margaret or Jeff if you would like to be a candidate.

Convention Delegate: The election of convention delegates for the Annual Diocesan Convention will take place at the Annual Meeting on December 9^th.  Four deputies and four alternates are elected annually.  Deputies must be able to attend the full convention which usually runs from a Thursday afternoon through a Saturday morning in February.  Alternates are asked to attend if a deputy is unable to fulfill the obligation.

Prayers for Today

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Mary’s Church, Middlesboro; The Rev. Chris Arnold, Priest in Charge

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Sunday School: Sunday School continues with a multi-generational activity.  Please join us in the Parish Hall each Sunday for Sunday School.  Sunday School begins at 10:10am.

Wednesday Evening: Evening fellowship and prayer is available on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm.

Food Pantry: Please remember to bring non-perishable food items to the church for the Food Pantry.

Vestry Meeting: There is a vestry meeting immediately after the 11:00 am service.

Acolytes: There is an acolyte meeting October 21 immediately after the 11:00 am service.

Network Churches: Clergy and lay leaders in learning more about the Network Churches of the diocese are gathering at The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour Madison County on Sunday, October 21, at 3:00 pm.

Prayers for Today

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Raphael’s Church, Lexington, the Rev. Johnnie Ross, Rector.

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Sunday School: Sunday School continues with a multi-generational activity.  Please join use in the Parish Hall each Sunday for Sunday School.  Sunday School begins at 10:10am.

Parish Picnic: Parishioners and friends of St. John’s are invited to a fall picnic in the park on October 13^th.  Games and live music will be provided.  Stay tuned for further information and opportunities to help out.

Wednesday Evening: Please join us for an evening worship service on Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.

Food Pantry: Please remember to bring non-perishable food items to the church for the Food Pantry.

Prayers for Today

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Francis’ Church, Flemingsburg, The Rev. Marvin W. Suit, Vicar

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Sunday School: Sunday School continues with a multi-generational activity.  Please join use in the Parish Hall each Sunday for Sunday School.  Sunday School begins at 10:10am.

Parish Picnic: Parishioners and friends of St. John’s are invited to a fall picnic in the park on October 13^th.  Games and live music will be provided.  Stay tuned for further information and opportunities to help out.

Wednesday Evening: A celebration of Holy Eucharist will be offered at 6:00 pm.

Food Pantry: Please remember to bring non-perishable food items to the church for the Food Pantry.

Prayers for Today

St. Andrew’s Church, Lexington; The Rev. Dr. Carol Ruthven, Rector; The Rev. Deacon Mary Kilbourn Huey

Notes and News

Contact Information: Rev. Margaret will be in the office on Wednesday afternoons.  If you would like to schedule an appointment or just speak with her, she can be reached at 859-278-0585 or priest-in-charge@stjohnscorbin.org.  Jeff Davis, the Senior Warden, can be reached at 606-521-6258 or srwarden@stjohnscorbin.org.

Sunday School: Sunday School will kick off next week with a multi-generational activity.  Please join use in the Parish Hall for the first session of the new school year.  Sunday School begins at 10:00am.

Parish Picnic: Parishioners and friends of St. John’s are invited to a fall picnic in the park on October 13^th.  Games and live music will be provided.  Stay tuned for further information and opportunities to help out.

Wednesday Evening: A celebration of Holy Eucharist will be offered at 6:00 pm.

Food Pantry: Please remember to bring non-perishable food items to the church for the Food Pantry.

Prayers for Today

In accordance with the Diocesan cycle of prayer we pray for St. Hubert’s Church, Clark County: The Venerable Bryant Kibler, Priest-in-Charge & The Rev. Charles Ellestad, Assisting Priest