Parish Announcements

Announcements for the Week of October 11, 2026

✝️🙌 Serve in Worship! 🙌✝️: There is a place for everyone to serve at St. John’s. Opportunities include lector, intercessor, acolyte, torch bearer, usher, greeter, crucifer, and more. Children, youth, and adults are all encouraged to participate. Training is provided—just bring a willing heart and a desire to serve. Contact the parish office to learn more.

Caregiver & Bereavement Support Group: St. John’s Caregiver & Bereavement Support Group offers a confidential and supportive place to share, receive encouragement, and learn practical ways to care for yourself and others. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.For more information, contact Keith Stuart or the church office at 228-875-4454.

Office Helper Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help in the parish office, especially Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Duties include answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with other office tasks. Please prayerfully consider sharing your time and talents. Contact the church office if you can help!

Merry Widows: The Merry Widows meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at a local restaurant for food, fellowship, and fun. Open to all women of the parish, whether widowed or not. Join us for a relaxed time of connection and community! For more information, contact Lena Melton at (228) 219-9711.

Daughters of the King: Christmas in July continues! Missed Christmas in July? There's still plenty of time to participate! The Daughters of the King will gladly accept donations of Christmas bag items through October, when we begin packing the bags. Your generosity helps us share the joy of Christmas with those in need. Thank you for your continued support! 💕The DOK has a new meeting schedule as well. They Order will now meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the old EYC Room.

♿💙 Accessibility at St. John's 💙♿

To help make worship accessible for all, large-print service leaflets, printed copies of the sermon, and assistive hearing devices are available each Sunday. Please see an usher or contact the parish office if you would like to use any of these resources.

If you are unable to come to the altar for Holy Eucharist, please notify an usher or simply raise your hand, and Communion will be brought to you in your pew.

Everyone is welcome, and we are committed to helping all feel at home at St. John's.

Adult Bible Study:  During the fall, the Adult Bible Study taught by the rector, will alter its typical format.  This fall the rector will be teaching a “Survey of the Old Testament.”  This will be the same class, by the same name, that he is teaching this fall for the clergy of the dioceses of Louisiana and Mississippi for continuing education.

Regarding Parking: A request from our neighbors at St. Paul. St. Paul has asked St. John to refrain from utilizing their parking lot.
Pew Cushions Now Available: Need a little extra comfort? Please ask an usher for a pew cushion during worship.

🚗 Cruisin’ the Coast Parking – A Heads Up! 🚙
October 9–11
Just a heads up for our St. John’s family! Our parking lot will once again be open for Cruisin’ the Coast parking at $20 per vehicle, so expect plenty of additional visitors—and a much busier parking lot—throughout the weekend. Parishioners attending services or activities that weekend may want to arrive a little earlier than usual to secure a convenient parking spot.
We’re looking forward to welcoming our Cruisin’ visitors to the St. John’s campus!

📣 Got News to Share? Let Us Know! ✨

Do you have an announcement, event, or ministry update you’d like published in the Buff Bulletin, Realm, or on the parish website? We’d love to help share it!

📬 Please reach out to Rogena Woods, Parish Administrator
✉️ Email: Rogena.mitchell@sjosms.org
📞 Phone: 228-249-9791

Thank you for helping us keep the parish informed and connected! ⛪💛