9:00 a.m.
              Altar Guild:           Pat Sonntag, Carolyn Notestine,
                                             and Suzie Pederson
          Ushers:                     David Mertz and Alan Taracuk
          Lay Ministers:           James Boileau, Scarlet Synowiec,
                                              and Dick Bass
          Acolytes:                   Catherine Boileau, Jonathan Mertz,
                                              and Andrew Mertz

SUNDAY, February 19 - Last Sunday of Epiphany
     ONE SERVICE ONLY  10:00 a.m.
     Centennial Festival Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Gibbs.
     SonShine, the Parish Choir, the Youth Choir, and the
     Handbell Choir are joined by a brass quintet to celebrate the
     100th anniversary of St. John's.  A very special reception
     will follow.  DON'T MISS IT!
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

THANKS, VIRGINIA!
     A big "thank you" to Virginia Warden for agreeing to schedule ushers and tellers.  If you are interested in greeting worshippers on Sundays, contact Virginia by email:  vwarden62@gmail.com.  Ushers are scheduled approximately once each month. 
     Tellers are also needed.  Counting may take place after the 11:00 a.m. service or on Monday morning, if that is more convenient.  Tellers count the offering, prepare the deposit and take the deposit to the bank.  Contact Virginia with any questions.

CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO The Weekly Connection
     Keep up with news from around the Diocese Michigan by subscribing to The Weekly Connection, and email newsletter published each Tuesday.  You'll find notices of events and activities around the Diocese and the rest of the world.  For instance, this week's edition includes announcements of book groups, concerts, and a visit by Marcus Borg to a parish in our Diocese.  Subscribe here.

VESTRY 2012
     Sunday, at the 9:00 and 11:00 services, we commission our Vestry for 2012.  The Vestry is comprised of the following:

Mary Alice Brunner, Senior Warden
Sherry Bass, Junior Warden
Rachel Zuckerman, Youth Representative

Term 2013                 Term 2014                 Term 2015

Bev Cavallaro            Bret Miller                  Ted Barnhart
Troy Rapson              Liz Needleman          Michelle Gray
Teresa Sasinowski   Barb Turnbull             Cherie Suppnick
                                                                        Tim Hubbard

PHOTO DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE
      We have a number of the St. John’s 2010 photo directories left over.  If you would like a copy, you’ll find them on top of the mailboxes, lying beneath the Mission Outreach bulletin board.  Help yourselves.

2011 STATEMENTS    
     Your 2011 year-end giving statements are in your mailbox.  Why not pick it up Sunday while you're at church.  If yours need to go in the mail, let Randy know and he'll get it out to you.

FEBRUARY ON EAGLES' WINGS
      The February edition of the newsletter is in your mailbox.  Don't forget to pick it up while you're at church.

SUNDAY’S FORUM:  St. Francis of Assisi
     Sunday's Forum is a presentation of the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, best known for his love of animals and all of God's creation.  Tom Healey, a parishioner, will speak about the beloved 13th-century holy man.  The Forum meets at 10:10 a.m. Sunday in the Gathering.  Next week; St. John of the Cross.

MISSION OUTREACH NEWS

FEBRUARY MISSION OUTREACH SUNDAY:  DRMM
     The 102 year old local non-profit charity, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM), is the Mission Outreach donation recipient for February. Supporting the needy and homeless in Detroit for over one hundred years, the DRMM is an accredited Christian faith-based organization dedicated to supplying basic humanitarian needs and providing the necessary motivation for individuals to rebuild their lives.
     In addition to supplying the basic needs of life, the DRMM shares the gospel of the love of Jesus Christ and brings hope to the despondent, disadvantaged and homeless men, women, and children in the Detroit area, “rebuilding the inner city, one life at a time”.  Their philosophy is to minister to the whole person in body, soul, and spirit, opening the opportunity to become a faithful Christian, immersed in a local church, rehabilitated, employed, and in a productive life in reunited families.
     Some of the many DRMM programs for those in need are:

Community Services
Emergency Services
Transitional and Permanent Housing
Youth Camps and Recreation Services
Spiritual Life Services
Substance Abuse Treatment

     Volunteers are also needed at the DRMM to lead or assist youth and adults in music, arts and crafts, and teaching skills.  Over the course of February, please help this worthy charity continue it’s great work in Detroit by donating in the Mission envelops in the church pews or designate the DRMM as a recipient on your offering envelopes.

MEN'S CLOTHING NEEDED
     Crossroads has a dire need for men’s clothing:  Pants, long sleeve shirts, sweaters, socks and underwear.  Also, we are short on jackets and coats for men, women and children.  We have had to turn away a number of people who need these things for winter.  Please donate any used items that you no longer need.  Do not donate summer clothing at this time as Crossroads has limited space.  Save these items until spring. Thank you.

MUSIC NEWS

Songs of the Gypsy—Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth Mitchell
     St. John’s concert series friends may remember Utah native Elizabeth Mitchell from her performance as Fiordiligi in our 2010 presentation of Mozart’s opera Cosi fan tutte.  “Songs of the Gypsy" is a recital featuring Mitchell and pianist, Lydia Qiu.  This recital takes you into the heart of a gypsy camp by way of some of the world's best composers.  The program includes stunning gypsy music by Brahms, Verdi, Bizet, and Dvořák.  This recital will have your toes tapping and you humming the tunes for days to come!
     A reception following this event will feature an art exhibit by Bev Cavallaro, a member of St. John’s.

Songs of the Gypsy
Sunday, February 5, 4:30 p.m.
Suggested donation:  $10 individuals; $25 families

Join the Handbell Choir
     Our Handbell Choir will be looking for some new ringers to join us starting in January.  If you are an adult or a youth in grade 8 or above, and if you enjoy playing music and being part of a team, then consider joining us!  Ability to read music is helpful; we will teach you everything else.  Our rehearsals are held on Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.  For more information, contact Julie Ford at the church.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Acolytes - Crucifer and Luminary
     We welcome you to become a part of St. John's Acolyte team.  The Acolytes serve at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services each week, serving 1-2 Sundays a month.  Schedules go out every 3-4 months with Acolytes choosing which Sundays work best for them.
     The Acolyte Ministry for the calendar year 2011 was strong.  We had some new Acolytes join our team this year:  Casey McCord, Maria McCord, and Theron Farmer.  Yeah!!   Also, a big thank you to the parents for getting your sons and daughters to church 15 minutess before the service.  Thank you to all of the Acolytes for your commitment to this wonderful ministry.  I would also like to thank Jerry Cuper for calling all the Acolytes for their weekly reminders.
     We are in need of more Acolytes for the 11:00 service.  If you are interested, contact Lana Klosterman at 248-449-5059.

Are you interested in becoming a Eucharistic Visitor?
     Bringing Private Holy Communion to the temporarily and permanently homebound is a caring and rewarding ministry.  New Eucharistic Visitors are always welcome!  Training can be scheduled on an individual or group basis and takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours.  In addition, the diocesan-sponsored Safeguarding God’s Family training is required to become a fully licensed EV Minister.  This training runs 4 hours and is offered at various churches in our diocese throughout the year.  If you feel that God may be calling you to this special ministry, please contact Becky Nickels at ranickels@wowway.com   or by phone on 734-981-6831.

Coffee Hour Help Needed
      Coffee Hour is in need of volunteers in the New Year.  Sign up to host, to provide goodies, or both.  We welcome visitors, and each other, after both the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.  You will find the sign-up sheet in the hall across from the mail slots.  (Remember that January 22 is the Annual Meeting and Potluck, so there is no "coffee hour" that day.)

WINTER BLOOD DRIVE FEBRUARY 6
     Our Winter Red Cross Blood Drive is being held on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 1:OO p.m. to 7:OO p.m.  You can schedule an appointment online at https://www.givelife.org.  Whether you're a first timer or frequent donor, please plan to join us.  For any questions, please call Carolyn Liebau at 734-455-5395.  Drop-ins are also welcome.

CENTENNIAL NEWS

HISTORY EXHIBIT AT PLYMOUTH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
     Plan to visit St. John’s Episcopal Church Centennial display at the Plymouth Historical Museum from now through February 2012.  Items were put in place on May 25th.  The museum is located at 155 S. Main St., just north of downtown Plymouth.  Museum hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.  Admission Fee: $5 for adults and $2 for students (6-17).  If you have not taken time to visit this gem of a museum in Plymouth, this would be the perfect opportunity!  Visit them online at www.plymouthhistory.org.

CENTENNIAL HELP NEEDED
 Look for the various “help needed” sign up sheets on the sign up board.  Please consider giving your time to help us out!  If interested, please sign up and you will be contacted with details. Centennial Celebration Chairs: Carol Kapusky, 248-767-6065 or ckapusky@gmail.com and Maureen Simari, 734-718-9219 or maureensimari@gmail.com.

CENTENNIAL ORNAMENT SALES
     Centennial Ornaments will continue to be sold from now through February 2012.  The ornaments are on display on the centennial table in the hallway.  If you wish to purchase, please either contact the office or Carol Kapusky, (248) 767-6065 or ckapusky@gmail.com.  

Help Fill Our Time Capsule
     The kids initiated putting together a time capsule in honor of our centennial celebration as part of the activities in June at the Kick-off Picnic.  The time capsule is currently located on the centennial table in the hallway.  We encourage kids and adults alike to share their memories or any information they want future members of St. John’s to know about us.  The capsule will be sealed after our celebration in February, clearly marked and stored on the top shelf in the church library.  This will be opened in 50 years….February 19, 2062.

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