Down By the Bay St. Louis

On July 30, 16 people from St. John's headed down to Bay St. Louis Mississippi to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina that hit the gulf coast 5 years ago. 83 people from the Diocese of Chicago participated on the mission trip. Needless to say we were a pretty loud group on the 18 hour train ride down to the gulf coast!

There were 12 different van groups that split up into 5 different work sites. Some sites did painting, insulating, caulking, drywalling, flooring, roofing, and so much more! Here are some shots from the trip:

Putting up insulation

Painting

Stopping for a bite to eat

Taking a break for rest and hydration

A group shot

The newest member of St. John's

The newest member of St. John's! Anna Morgan came to church and slept peacefully all through the service. Just wait until we pour water on her...then she'll have something to say!

New Lights Shine at St. John's

Hugh & Carol Colburn and friends donate a new votive candle stand which was blessed on June 20.
The big question is: Do we have to pay to pray?
The answer is: NO!
(but if you really want to make a donation you can!)

If Jesus Were Here Today

Parish Photo 2010

8:00 o'clock

10:30 wide angle!

Our newest member!

Cristina is received into the Episcopal Church on June 12 at St. James Cathedral.
Here with Bishop Lee & Bishop Scantlebury and The Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer

The Beatles Mass

On a hot and humid night the crowds came from all over Chicagoland...

The singers warmed up.

The guitarists kept cool

The programs were psychedelic colors of course!

Paul wrote to the Romans "love is the fulfilling of the law."

The brass got chops for "All you need is love"

The gospel reading was "all you need is love" by Jesus of Nazareth.

The great band played In my life, Help, Yesterday,
All you need is love, Tell me what you see,
Hey Jude, The Word, and Let it Be.
WOW!

Strings sang!

130 people sang their hearts out ...and gave generously, $1,000 for Episcopal Peace Fellowship.

Hey dude, why'm I wearing a pink headband with peace signs on it to go to church?

The love feast is bread and wine

"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."

dj and dinner!