The Reverend Dr. Luis León Rector The Reverend D. Andrew Olivo Assistant Rector

Kaye Edwards Assistant for Church Growth

Michael Lodico Director of Music Ministry and Organist

Brent Erstad Assistant Director of Music

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2 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 4, 2018

7:45 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The Word of God, page 355, Book of Common Prayer

The First Reading: Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 19

The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Gospel: John 2:13-22

The Sermon: The Rev. D. Andrew Olivo

Nicene Creed, page 358

The Prayers of the People, Form I, page 383

The Confession and Absolution, page 360

The Peace

The Holy Communion

The Great Thanksgiving, Prayer A, page 361

Prayer after Communion, page 365

Blessing and Dismissal

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ASSISTING AT THE SERVICE TODAY: Scott Raab, Reader and Chalice Bearer; Susan Heil and Julia Koster, Flower Guild; Bud Harrell, Assistant Head Usher; Rick Young, Usher.

THE GREENS IN THE CHURCH are given to the glory of God.

3 Collect

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 20:1-17

Then God spoke all these words: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work-- you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it. Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall

4 not covet your neighbor's wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Psalm 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2 One day tells its tale to another, and one night imparts knowledge to another. 3 Although they have no words or language, and their voices are not heard, 4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. 5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber; it rejoices like a champion to run its course. 6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; nothing is hidden from its burning heat. 7 The law of the LORD is perfect and revives the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. 8 The statutes of the LORD are just and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear and gives light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean and endures for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. 11 By them also is your servant enlightened, and in keeping them there is great reward.

5 12 Who can tell how often he offends? cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart." Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength.

John 2:13-22

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here!

6 Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!" His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me." The Jews then said to him, "What sign can you show us for doing this?" Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews then said, "This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?" But he was speaking of the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Our tradition is to receive both bread and wine, sharing in the common cup. Please assist the chalice bearer by guiding the cup to your lips. You may also intinct by dipping the wafer into the chalice. During this time when infectious diseases are a serious concern, you may wish to receive the bread only. Receiving the bread only is a valid and acceptable way to share in Holy Communion. After consuming the wafer, simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate that you do not wish to receive the wine. Gluten-free wafers are available on request from the communion minister. If you are feeling sick, please refrain from receiving the wine and be mindful of those near you when passing the peace or shaking hands as you enter and exit the church.

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LITURGICAL CHANGES DURING LENT AT ST. JOHN’S

1) Purple frontal and matching vestments. At St. John’s the altar is covered with a purple frontal, and the clergy wear purple stoles. Lenten purple is the liturgical color that symbolizes the pain and suffering that Christ endured on his way to the cross. It is also the traditional color for royalty, representing our hope for resurrection, signifying our reflective preparation to celebrate Easter, and reminding us of Christ’s kingship in heaven.

2) Greens on the altar instead of flowers. In keeping with the mood of penitence and reflection that we observe during Lent, we refrain from the use of flower arrangements in the church and simplify with greens only.

3) Prayers of the People. Instead of the more familiar Form VI (found on page 392) to which we are accustomed at St. John’s, during Lent we pray using Form I (page 383). Again, this is a more penitential arrangement, with the people responding to each petition, “Lord, have mercy.”

4) Kneeling when in other seasons we opt to stand or kneel. During Lent, we are invited to kneel as we are able, which is the traditional prayer posture for penitence. Please note that if you are unable to kneel, sitting is appropriate.

5) No Alleluias in Lent. In keeping with the spirit of penitence, saying and singing Alleluia is omitted during the service, in hymns and anthems, in the opening sentences, and at the breaking of the bread (fraction) during communion.

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ON BEHALF OF THE RECTOR, WARDENS, VESTRY, AND ALL WHO SHARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD THROUGH THE WORSHIP, MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS, AND OUTREACH OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, WE THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PLEDGES FOR THE YEAR 2018. (as of February 28, 2018)

David Abernethy & Elizabeth Lewis Dana & Sophie Ackerly Jen Agiesta John & Renate Alison Nikki Allen Case & McGowin Anderson Robin Anderson Michael & Ann Andrews Philip & Annette Anfinrud Tony & Tung-Lin Anikeeff Margaretta Conderman Arnold Carlos & Lourdes Arriaga Ted & Eve Atkeson Ashley Atwater Virginia & Shea Bader Geoffrey & Kathryn Baker Sarah Banks Paul Barkett Elizabeth Bartheld Joanne Bauers Meg Beasley Krista Becker Carolyn & Mike Becraft Bob Beizer Laura Belman Kate Benner Matthew & Christina Berlin Judy Campbell Bird Martha & Bill Birdseye Diane Hendricks Bitsberger Marion Blakey & Bill Dooley Paul Bledsoe & Celia Boddington Thomas Bleha Tad & Nita Blundon Megan Bly & Scott Wunsch Matt Bode & Laurie Adams Elena Braithwaite Emorie Broemel

9 Lacy Broemel Christine Brown & Michael Stehle Rebecca Brown Russell & Barbara Brown Bill Brownlee Kathryn Bubolz Lee Buddendeck Mary Burke & Daniel Kroese Craig & Barbara Burkhardt Rick Busch Cay Buser Mary Cantrell Pete & Susan Carlson Robert Carroll Hall Carter Tom & Liz Casagrande Andrea Lea Charters Preston & Merrell Cherouny Ginny Chew Carlye Christianson & Joly Pascal Andrew Clarke & Martin Sherrill Laura & Max Clarke Gwinneth Clarkson Laurie Clifford Betsy Conway-Haubert Audrey Wood Corcoran Claudette Cox Jamie & Robert Craft Nicole & Stephen Crochet Valerie Crotty Nelson & Carolyn Crouch John Culver & Mary Jane Checchi Gwendolyn Cunningham David Curtin & Glisedia Perez Jim Czerwonky Pat Czerwonky Garry & Pat Dalby Betsy Danello Becky Daugherty Christian & Liz Davis Susan Dawson Justin Dean & Matt Sipala Chris Delucchi & Martha Blalock John Derrick Charles & Bonnie DeWitt Anita & George Diliberto

10 Bessie & Will Doffermyre Joan & Jim Doty Laura & René Doucet Linda Douglass James Doyle Will & Grace Duthe Jim Eastwood Janet Edmond Janice Berry Edwards Kaye Edwards Lauren Edwards Rob & Anna Ehrich Richard & Martha Ellison Erika Emery Clark Ervin & Carolyn Harris Sylvia Martin-Estes & Doug Estes Le & Casey Evans Amanda & Eric Eversole Allison Herron Eydt Denis Faherty Adam & Betty Falato Steve & Caroline Faris Cathy Feig Wendy Fibison & Samuel Watson Hyman & Anne Field Camden & Debra Fine John & Susan Firestone Carol Cole Flanagan Ron & Nancy Fletcher Juliet Folger Lee Folger Annie & Kaleb Froehlich Linda Gaines David Gallalee John & Ann Gardner Carrie & Jim Garland Tamara Gayle & Christopher Blackwood Kay Gilley Ted & Sandy Graves Michael & Missy Grealy Richard & Jeanne Grimmett Katie & Hunter Guerin Sandra Hackworth Chuck & Lilibet Hagel James & Hannah Hahn Debby & Gary Hailey

11 Nick & Kate Hailey Carl & Frances Hampe Kyle & Mary Blanche Hankey Kristie Hansen Jeff & Katie Hantson Barbie Harper Anne & Bud Harrell Robert & Anne Harrington Dolph Hatfield Fruzsina Harsanyi & Raymond Garcia Meg & John Hauge Diane Hauslein Geraldine & Brent Hayhurst Tim & Susan Heil Hermann & Janet Helgert Laura & John Herzog Elizabeth Hill & Andrew Hunt Robert & Tammi Hoback Ellen Hoff Heather Hopkins Cecil & Lydia Hornbaker Max Hudgins Steve & Teresa Huettner William Hughes & Ann Compton Hughes Powell & Joanne Hutton Cameron Heaps Ippolito & Andrew McBride John Peters Irelan Karen & Seth Jeffers Stewart & Victoria Jeffries Muriel Jerome-O’Keeffe Wande Johnson Mac & Barbara Johnston Cliftine Jones Bill & Sara Josey Emily & Paul Kallaur William & Ann Kaye Katherine Kehoe Graham & Robin Keithley Arthur Kellermann & Leila Taaffe Chris Kenny & Jessica Johnson David Kieve & Kate Bedingfield Loren & Anne Kieve Richard & Justine Kingham Lisa & Jim Kirchenbauer Alan & Joan Kirk Frank & Nancy Klotz

12 Peter Koch & Karolina Arias Lisa Koehler Julia Koster & Richard Doege Kenny Kraft Grant Kraus Pete & Katherine Kyle Mary Landrieu & Frank Snellings Mendel Lay LaSalle & Ruth Leffall Jennifer & Henrik Lehmann Weng Marcus Lemon Lu Stanton León Luis León Andrée & Joe Leonelli Zach & Mary Leskosky Patricia Leslie Leo Lex Stewart Lillard Judd & Caroline Littleton Michael & Priya Lodico Jesus Lopéz Margaret Love Jimmy Lowe Emily & John Lucio Kathy Luhrman Janice Lupton Chip & RJ Lyerly Troy & Maggie Lyons Michelle Mangrum Claire & Harry Marshall Steuart & Jessica Martens Dan Martin Harry & Judy Martin John & Chrystal Martin Middleton & Nancy Martin Sherill Mason Nancy Mathis & Shawn Maher Abbott McCartney & Sigrid Block Saunders McElroy Sara McGanity Judson McIntire Judith McKevitt Matthew McMurray Ellen McPeake Diane Melton Richard Metzger

13 Peter Metzger Nathan & Kelly Miller Livy & John More Rob Mosbacher Johannes Mueller & Timothy Beacom Robert & Ann Mueller Dick & Joy Nathan Julie Neff Dixie & John Noonan Stephen O’Shields & Miller Winecoff Denise Odaro & Jason Bolton Peter & Eleanor Odom Andy & Catherine Olivo Ralph & Lydia Olson Nkem & Uche Onwuamaegbu Owen & Felicia Owunwanne Robert Pahnke Alex & Nancy Pappas Jake & Susan Parcell Bob & Sharon Park Margaret Ellen Parke Whitney Parker & Robert Johnston TJ & Karis Parnham Virginia Penick Parra Bob & Gay Pasley Anthony Pegues Robin Pennington Bruce & Pam Perkins Eric Peters Raymond & Susan Petniunas Emily Price Richard Price Leah Proffitt Scott & Katherine Raab Allie Raether Mary & Carl Raether Garrett & Gigi Rasmussen Norma Jean Reck Hwa Cha Redman Avo Reid & Sarah Richmond Reid Jack Reiffer Marshall & Marie Reinsdorf Geraldine & Harker Rhodes Susan Todd Rich Hap & Nora Rigby Craig Roach

14 Beth Robinson Randall Roe Chris Rogers Mittie Curtis Rooney Laurie & Jason Rossbach Garrett & Lisa Russo Chase Rynd Elizabeth Sadqi Jessica & Alex Sanchez Becky Schergens & Jack Kinsey Chuck Schwartz Doug & Liz Schwartz Robert Schwartz KayAnn & Brian Schoeneman Susan & Sandy Sierck Adelle Simmons Thom Sinclair David Sluis & Elizabeth Holdefer Diane & Peter Spaulding Stephanie Spencer John Staples & Scott Raspa Kenneth & Susan Starling Anne Stewart Toby Stock Alex & Desiree Stolar Catherine Stolar Holly & John Sukenik Meredith Sullenger H. Edward Tang Matthew Taylor Robin Taylor Dorothea Teipel Dax Tejera Riley Temple Alfred & Hilary Thesmar Jocelyn Tichenor Andrew & Laurel Tierney Andrew Tomlinson & Alyssa Wolice Thomas Traxler & Rachel Bright David Trebing José Trejo Cal Trepagnier & Marta Cook Anthony Turner Devin Urness Jennifer Urquhart Paul & Susan Van Nice

15 Dries van Wagenberg Pamela & Patrick Venzke Susan Volgenau Jonathan & Jennifer Wakely Chris & Barbara Wall Michael Waltz Alis Wang & Amy Stulman Kristin & John Ward Thomas Ward Blaise & Sarah Warren Marc & Susan Warren Susan Welch Hilary West Togo & Gail West David Wham & David Malone Brainerd Whitbeck Kathleen Wilcox Philip Willauer & Sandra Cunningham Christina Wilson James & Heather Wilson Neil & Emma Wilson Andrea Winchell Anita Woehler Willy & Brenda Wolter Franklin Wyman Renée & Keith Yancey Sang & Sarah Yi Keiko Yoshino Rick Young Aswathi Zachariah & Richard Greene

16 WE’RE ALL HERE TOGETHER St. John’s has several members who have lived in this area all their lives. But for most of us, we are transplants from other communities. We moved to the DC area to go to college, to get a job, or to be with a special friend. Perhaps we moved here because the military assigned us to this area, or because of an election or Presidential appointment. We travel back to our hometowns for reunions and to see old friends and relatives. We have all found a church home at St. John’s! We may not know the name of the person sitting next to us in the pew on Sunday, but we do know that he or she has also found a home at St. John’s. Can you play a role in insuring that other people can also be blessed by St. John’s ministry? For those of you who have already pledged, our Committee and our Church thank you! For Pledge cards, please contact Evangeline Gravina, at 202-347-8766 ext. 301, or by email at [email protected]. –The Stewardship Committee

ST. JOHN’S NEW ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESS

In order to make online payments to St. John’s easier, we have instituted a new, streamlined process. Payments for pledges and other types of donations can now be set up with an online payment profile at https://www.shelbygiving.com/stjohnsdc by using your email address and creating a password. The password should contain a combination of at least eight numbers and letters. Payment can be made through VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express cards as well as debit cards and echecks or ACH direct debits from your account. Just select your preferred method of payment from the drop-down list. Select the fund to which you wish to make a payment. A one-time payment can be executed this way, or automatic recurring payments can be arranged by following the instructions for scheduled payments. The site also keeps track of your payments. We encourage you to use this method of making payments and to let our financial secretary, Preston Cherouny, know that you will switch to online payments at a certain date. Payments can now also be made by texting to 202-335-0365. You will receive prompts on your device screen for completing the process. Please remember that this is a payment process, and St. John’s still wants to receive your pledge. Pledging can be done online at our website. By making a pledge, parishioners are not only making a financial commitment to contribute a certain amount to St. John’s, but they are also providing vital information to our Clergy and Vestry needed to plan the budget.

If you have questions, please call Preston Cherouny at the church office, 202-347-8766.

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EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 5-11, 2018

Tuesday March 6 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Wednesday March 7 12:10 p.m. First Wednesday Concerts Mak Grgić, guitar and Stephen Ackert, organ 7:00 p.m. Latrobe First Wednesday Holy Eucharist followed by dinner and a discussion on the Holy Land (Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

Thursday March 8 6:30 p.m. Choir Supper 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Nave)

Sunday March 11 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Homily The Rev. Dr. Luis León 8:15 a.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal (Hay-Adams Hotel) 8:30 a.m. Nursery (Hay-Adams Hotel) 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Sermon The Rev. Dr. Luis León 10:00 a.m. Adult Forum (Nave)—Andrea Mitchell, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News and the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC. 10:10 a.m. St. John’s Choir Rehearsal (Nave) 10:45 a.m. Church School (Hay-Adams Hotel) 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Sermon The Rev. Dr. Luis León 12:15 p.m. Hospitality Hour (Hay-Adams Hotel) 1:30 p.m. Oraciόn Vespertina

The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:10 p.m.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 11.

REMINDER: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 a.m.

Turn your clocks forward one hour.

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LETTER FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN, RICHARD METZGER Dear Parishioners, On behalf of the Vestry, I am writing to advise you that the parishioners listed below have been selected to serve – and have agreed to serve – as members of the Rector Search Committee. We believe that this group is representative of the many diverse elements of our congregation and its ministries. We are grateful that they have accepted the weighty responsibility of leading the search for our new Rector. The Committee with Hilary West as its Chair will now begin the task of organizing the information and materials that will be needed to issue a request for candidates to be the next Rector of St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square. We will continue to provide periodic updates of the Committee’s progress as we move ahead. The formal commissioning of the Rector Search Committee will take place at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, March 18. We hope you will plan to be present. We very much appreciate your support of the Committee. Members of the Rector Search Committee: Hilary West, Chair Krista Becker Powell Hutton Frank Klotz Michelle Mangrum Betsy Danello Sara McGanity Clark Ervin Ralph Olson Wendy Fibison Lisa Russo Andrew Hunt

ADULT FORUM SCHEDULE The Forum is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:

March 11: Andrea Mitchell is the Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News and the host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC each weekday.

April 15: Bill Kristol is a political analyst and commentator. He is the founder and editor-at-large of the political magazine The Weekly Standard and a political commentator on several networks. He will speak on A House Divided, which will focus on the divisions in America and what can be done about them.

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FIRST WEDNESDAY CONCERTS Wednesday, March 7, 12:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Mak Grgić, guitar and Stephen Ackert, organ Preludes and Fugues from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier Please consider joining us during your lunch break on the First Wednesdays of the month, through June, and bring a friend. See full season details on the church website at www.stjohns-dc.org. Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and held in the nave of our historic church.

THE LATROBE FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 p.m. Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, 1217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Join the Latrobe Fellowship as we gather for a service of Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner and a discussion on the Holy Land. St. John’s parishioners Matthew Taylor and Lacy Broemel, along with the Rev. Dr. Luis León, will share thoughts about their pilgrimage to the many holy sites. All are welcome!

REFUGEE SUPPORT PROJECTS • SJC Refugee Project is working with Lutheran Social Services to prepare an apartment for an incoming refugee family. We need space to store donated and collected items. If you have space in your garage or a storage unit that you can spare for a few months, please contact Jessica Sanchez at [email protected]. • Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.: Meeting of the interdenominational Refugee Sponsors Group (RSG) at Holy Trinity Church. The Agenda includes discussion of meeting logistics of this group moving forward; an employment discussion with IRC's employment supervisor and a representative from IRC's Family Mentorship Program; and a housing update. Please contact Leila Taaffe at [email protected] for more information or if you'd like to attend. • Sunday, March 18 following the 11:00 a.m. service: St. John's Refugee Committee will meet at 910 15th St. NW (the corner of 15th and I Streets NW.) Upon arrival, please call the concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and tell him you are attending the St. John's Refugee Committee. Please attend if you want to learn more about St. John's work in this area.

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT With the temporary loss of our Parish House space for our Sunday Parish Lunches, we are organizing fellowship opportunities on a neighborhood basis. These events will be potluck suppers, brunches, and cocktail parties in the homes of parishioners, or happy hours at local establishments, picnics, or whatever our creativity leads to. If you are interested in participating by hosting or

20 organizing an event, please contact Holly Sukenik at [email protected]. • Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m.: Parishioners Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill will host a Salon Concert and reception featuring saxophonist Noah Getz at their home in DC’s Logan Circle neighborhood at 1312 Q Street NW on Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m. The concert will feature chamber music for clarinet, saxophone, and piano, including a new work by local composer David Froom. Light refreshments will be served. This concert is supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Space is limited to the first 60 responses, so please visit tinyurl.com/CBESalonConcert or call Evangeline Gravina at the church office at 202-347-8766 for reservations and more details.

THE 2018 SPRING ADULT INQUIRERS’ CLASS Saturdays, March 17 and March 24 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the Episcopal Church at St. John’s, join the 2018 Spring Adult Inquirers’ Class. Led by the Rev. Andy Olivo, the class (a two-day session) will meet on Saturdays, March 17 and March 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Anyone – newcomer or longtime parishioner -- interested in learning more about our Christian faith and life, the Episcopal tradition, and the ministry of St. John’s Church, is encouraged to attend. For more information or to register, please contact Kaye Edwards, Assistant for Church Growth, at 202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Those who participate in this class, or have completed another inquirers’ class, may attend a Service of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows at Washington National Cathedral on May 12, 2018.

ST. JOHN’S BOOK GROUP Thursday, April 5, 6:45 p.m. The St. John's Book Group will meet on April 5 at 6:45 p.m. The next meeting dates and books are as follows: April 5: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. May 3: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the Book Club is for you. The meetings will be held at 910 15th Street, NW, on the west corner of 15th and I Streets NW. When you arrive, please call the concierge, using the call box to the right of the gate, and tell him you are attending the St. John's Book Group. Once you enter, the concierge will unlock the elevator, and you will proceed to the second floor. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Leila Taaffe at [email protected].

21 BAPTISM SERVICES The next dates for Baptism and required pre-baptismal classes with the clergy are as follows: • April 8, 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. • May 6, 9:00 a.m.; Saturday, May 5, 9:00 a.m. • June 10, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself, please contact Kaye Edwards by e-mail at [email protected]. Please note that the parents or grandparents of children being baptized must be active, pledging members of St. John’s. Adults interested in baptism for themselves must attend the Rector’s Adult Inquirers’ Class and be active, pledging participants in the life of the parish.

CONSIDER JOINING THE FLOWER GUILD Whether acquiring a new skill or expanding on an existing talent, being a member of the Flower Guild is a rewarding way to volunteer at St. John’s. Newcomers are paired with experienced members who mentor them until they are fully fledged, confident flower arrangers. It is a wonderful ministry with the benefit of newfound friendships. For a typical Sunday, two team members meet on Saturday morning. Please contact Flower Guild Chair Katherine Kyle if you would like additional information at [email protected].

JOIN ST. JOHN’S WELCOME MINISTRY TEAM AS A GREETER Would you enjoy welcoming visitors to Sunday services? Helping new parishioners feel comfortable in the congregation? Exchanging morning greetings with old and new friends in the parish? Then please join the Welcome Team Ministry and become a Greeter for the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. services. Greeting requires only a short time before and after the service and is important to the continued growth and health of St. John’s Church. St. John’s Greeters will host a coffee hour for those interested in becoming a greeter on Sunday, April 15, at 12:15 p.m. To RSVP for the coffee, or for more information about becoming a greeter now, please contact Head Greeter Robin Anderson at [email protected].

SING WITH THE PARISH CHOIR The Parish Choir of St. John’s, a dedicated corps of volunteer musicians who provide musical leadership for the 9:00 a.m. Eucharist each Sunday morning, welcomes new members. Midweek rehearsals are most Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., with a light supper of sandwiches provided at 6:30 p.m. There is a straightforward voice trial for admission, but the main qualification is your interest in serving St. John’s in its music program. The Parish Choir uses the Rule of St. Benedict as a guide for serving together in a community of faith. Additionally, the singing season is divided into “Quarters,” which are focused commitments of eight to ten weeks. If you would like to join for the "Spring Quarter," please be in touch with Director of Music Michael Lodico at [email protected] to learn more.

22 PASTORAL CARE AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Praying for the sick and those in need is an important part of our life together. We invite you to add yourself, family, or friends to the parish prayer list. Other than birthdays, anniversaries, and deaths, names added to the prayer list will appear for four consecutive weeks. If you would like the name to be on the prayer list for a shorter or longer period of time, please let us know. We are listing in parentheses the name of the person requesting prayers for family and friends who are not members of the congregation. To add a name to the prayer list, please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo at [email protected].

FLOWER DELIVERIES Help brighten the day of parishioners who can’t be with us by taking them flowers, located in the side chapel. A card is attached to each vase with contact information. Thank you for checking to see if a delivery address is convenient for you. Flowers need to be delivered on Woodland Circle, Falls Church, VA and 33rd Place, NW, Washington, DC. OUR PRAYERS are requested for the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially: Those who are sick or recovering: From our parish: Bobbie Falk, Chet Grey, Jimmy Lowe, KayAnn Schoeneman, Ken Starling, and Dace Vidins. Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Gianna Balerna (Judy McKevitt), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Dustin Charles (Andrew Tomlinson), Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van Iersel), Brody Cox (Jean Schepers), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Marcia Delucchi (Chris Delucchi), Henry Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison (Wendy Fibison), Jimmy Gallagher (Joanne Hutton), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Tom Grinnan (Bob and Gay Pasley), Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Michelle Kost (Andrew Tomlinson), Colin Leach (Elizabeth Leach), Redmond McNeill (Livy More), Deborah Mason (Samuel Watson), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), William Markiewicz (Matthew Taylor), Richard Mazzur (Betty van Iersel), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Luther and Dorothy Nixon (Samuel Watson), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu (Elizabeth Leach), Lisa Pell (Mike Becraft), Candi Forester-Smith (Michael Stratton), Sue Stubbs (Kaye Edwards), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Annemie Van der Ven (Joanne Hutton), Mark Van Note (Pat and Jim Czerwonky), Henry and Sandy Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).

23 Those who are in the hospital: Friends and family of our parish: Jim Bailey (Mike Becraft), James Falk (Kathryn Falk), Robert Hohman (Wendy Fibison), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker), Betty Mauldin (Susan Welch), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), William Singer (Emily Lucio), Sandra Wall Tyndall (Michael J. Stratton), Larry Watson (Catherine Outten Olivo), and Gloria White (Geegee Bryant). Those who died: Friends and family of our parish: Chana Dorrough who died February 13 and Jane Lodico who died February 25. Those who were born: Friends and family of our parish: Caroline McRae Edwards Mead who was born February 24. Those in our parish celebrating a birthday this week: Laurie Adams, Robin Anderson, Craig Burkhardt, Thomas Cellucci, Savanna Clark, Conor Daugherty, Christian Davis, Perry Doffermyre, Fruzsina Harsanyi, Cameron Ippolito, Jessica Johnson, Elizabeth McCormack, Richard McCormack, Peter Metzger, Ashley Meyer, John Noonan, Lydia Olson, Virginia Pasley, Alfred Thesmar, Jennifer Urquhart, and Karen Zachary. Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week: Adrienne and Matt Gaziano. Please help us keep these lists updated by contacting the clergy at St. John’s via email as soon as you can with corrections, additions, and updates on status.

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PROGRESS ON THE PARISH HOUSE RENOVATION

Monarc Construction has begun utility work under H St. to install a water connection. Other than seeing plates in the street, it should have little impact on the activities of St. John's. Scaffolding on three sides of the building will be erected in the next week or two. The Design Committee has been meeting with Monarc and our architects, Bowie Gridley, to plan finish designs for doors, lighting, floor coverings, and walls. Their goal has been to maintain as much historical design as possible while making the renovated space functional for the use of St. John’s parishioners. Our Sunday operations will continue, in part, at the Hay-Adams Hotel. Parish Choir Rehearsal at 8:15 a.m., Nursery at 8:30 a.m., Church School at 10:45 a.m., and Coffee after the 11:00 a.m. service will all be at the Hay-Adams. This pattern will hold generally until September when we expect the project to be completed. There will be some exceptions when the facilities at the Hay-Adams are in use by special event groups on weekends. Sunday, April 29, will be one of those exceptions. There will be no coffee, Church School, or Nursery on that day. Available restroom facilities include the accessible one in the connector as well as well-appointed portable restrooms in front of the Parish House. There are also restrooms available at the Hay-Adams for those who attend any of the Sunday morning St. John’s activities mentioned in the Sunday Schedule above. Please contact Hayden Bryan at [email protected] with questions.

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ST. JOHN’S NURSERY AND CHURCH SCHOOL St. John’s Nursery and Church School will undergo several changes during the renovation of the Parish House, which began on January 2. We will continue to keep your children safe, teach them the great stories of the Hebrew scriptures and the gospel stories of Jesus, and involve them in worship. The Nursery and Church School class will be held in the Hay- Adams Room (across from the front door of the hotel, behind the elevators) on the first floor of the Hay-Adams. The Nursery, for children under age three, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our one-room, multiage class for students age three to those in fifth grade will meet at 10:45 a.m. Church School students will join their families for communion at the exchange of the Peace.

The Hay-Adams Hotel is located on the corner of 16th and H Streets, directly across from the entrance of the church. Space for the Nursery and Church School will not be available when the rooms at the Hay-Adams are in use for special events. Sunday, April 29, will be one of those exceptions. Church School and Nursery will not be available that day. Please watch Sunday announcements and the weekly email newsletter for updates. We will make every effort to notify you on a timely basis about other changes. Students in grades six through 12 are encouraged to attend a worship service with their parents. This will not only give children a chance to experience the full and rich liturgy of the Episcopal Church, but also give them a chance to use their gifts in ministry during the service. High school students are invited to take part in the service by acolyting, ushering, reading, and serving as chalice bearers. Middle school students (grades six to eight) will serve as acolytes with expanded duties. To sign up for training sessions, to register for the Nursery and Church School, or for more information, contact Kaye Edwards at 202-347-8766, ext. 317 or by email at [email protected].

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GREEN MEMORIALS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTR IBUTE ALTAR, CHAPEL, OR NARTHEX GREENS for Sunday services, in memory of or thanksgiving for a person or event, please contact the parish office at 202-347-8766. The cost for greens is as follows: Altar–$110, Chapel– $55, Narthex–$55, and Entire Church -$220. Please send a check, made out to St. John’s Church, Attn: Flower Fund, to the church office. In memory of ______

As a Thank Offering for ______Name______Address______Phone Number______Amount ______

St. John’s Parish House 1525 H Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-1005 Telephone 202-347-8766 Fax 202-347-3446 Website www.stjohns-dc.org

2018 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday March 25 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Palms 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Palms 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Palms

Monday-Wednesday March 26 -28 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Maundy Thursday March 29 12:00 noon Choral Holy Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar Good Friday March 30 12:00 noon Good Friday Liturgy with Choir Easter Day April 1 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Hymns 9:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist with Brass Quintet and Timpani 11:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist with Brass Quintet and Timpani

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EASTER DAY FLOWERS

The deadline for inclusion in the Easter Day order of service is Monday, March 26.

The flowers that enhance the beauty of the Church and Parish House at Eastertide are given as memorials and in thanksgiving by parishioners. Please consider remembering those who are important to you in this special way. The suggested donation is $55.00 per name. Please send your check made out to St. John’s Church with “Easter Flowers” noted on the outside of an envelope addressed to the Flower Fund, or place this form in the offering plate. Your support of this important ministry is greatly appreciated.

In memory of ______

As a Thank Offering for ______

Name______

Address______

Phone Number______Amount ______

St. John’s Parish House 1525 H Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005-1005 Telephone 202 347-8766 fax 202 347-3446 Website www.stjohns-dc.org

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IF YOU ARE VISITING a warm welcome to St. John’s.

We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please let us know who you are and how we can best serve you by filling out a “Welcome” card and leaving it in the offering plate or with an usher or greeter, and joining us for the coffee hour following the service.

We welcome families with young children at our worship services. Children’s Worship Bulletins are available from the ushers as you enter the nave. For parishioners and visitors alike, nursery care for children under age three is provided on Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We also offer Church School at 10:45 a.m. for children and youth from age three through fifth grade.

All persons, including children, are invited to take part in the Holy Eucharist. Parents may decide if their children receive the bread and/or wine. Children may instead signal their desire to be blessed by the priest at the altar by crossing their arms across their chest.

Follow us on Instagram at @stjohnschurchlafayettesquare. See photos from St. John’s musical performances, special events, meetings, Sunday services, and more. Relive the moment or experience it for the first time through the touch of a button on your smartphone. Help St. John’s capture each moment by submitting your photos from events, worship services, trips, and volunteer efforts. ______

FREE VALET PARKING FROM THE FRONT OF ST. JOHN’S FOR THE ADULT FORUM AND 11:00 A.M. SERVICE.

EXCEPT ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS, HOURS WILL BE 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

LOOK FOR THE VALET SIGN AT THE CORNER OF 16TH AND H STREETS.

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Vestry Welcome! Richard Metzger Senior Warden AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, we believe Christ is Paul Barkett calling us to be a renewed church in a changing world. Junior Warden Empowered by the Spirit of God, we respond to Jesus’ Virginia Bader call as we deepen our bond with Christ through Andrew Clarke worship, become a community where all are Audrey Wood Corcoran accepted, and work together as laity and clergy to do Carolyn Crouch God’s work in the world. Martha Ellison Carrie Garland ST. JOHN’S WAS ORGANIZED IN 1815 to serve as a Jeff Hantson parish church for Episcopalians residing in the Wande Johnson neighborhoods in the west end of the District of Peter Odom Columbia. Its cornerstone was laid on September 14, Jessica Sanchez 1815, and it was consecrated on December 27, 1816. Thom Sinclair Beginning with James Madison, every person who has Anne Stewart held the office of President of the United States has Nkem Onwuamaegbu, attended a service at the church. Several Presidents Treasurer have been communicants. Thus, St. John’s is often referred to as the “Church of the Presidents.” Pew 54 Karis Gong Parnham, is the President’s Pew. The architect of the church Secretary was Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who assisted in the rebuilding of the U.S. Capitol and the White House Christopher R. Wall after the War of 1812. Twenty-five of the stained Parish Counsel glass windows in St. John’s were designed and executed by artisans of the noted Lorin firm of Head Usher Chartres, France. James H. Czerwonky BROCHURES DESCRIBING PARISH LIFE, the history The Parish Staff of St. John’s, and the Episcopal denomination can be found in the church entrance. If you are visiting, Hayden G. Bryan please fill out the visitor information card found at Executive Director the end of each pew to enable us to welcome you for Operations personally into the life of our parish.

Evangeline Gravina Operations Assistant ST. JOHN’S WEBSITE WWW.STJOHNS-DC.ORG has Preston Cherouny up-to-date information about the Church including Financial Secretary the weekly calendar, the Sunday service schedule, Adult Forum speakers and topics, the music calendar R. J. Gravina and newsworthy events. Program Coordinator Elizabeth Leach Communications Parish House Coordinator 1525 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-1005 telephone 202-347-8766 Victor Obregon, Sexton fax 202-347-3446 web site www.stjohns-dc.org Glynnis Bryant Assistant Sexton

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