Parish Announcements
Announcements for the Week of July 12, 2026
Welcome: The Rev. Cuttino Alexander, whose first name is pronounced “CUT-no,” has served on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2017 as a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He served for seven years as pastor of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and has also served as an Air Force chaplain at Keesler Air Force Base. He continues that ministry as a member of the Air Force Reserve.
He is currently working with the ELCA to establish the Church of the Beloved, a new mission on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Cuttino and his family have been worshiping at St. John’s. His wife, Jessica, is an autism therapist, and their son, Daniel, attends school in Ocean Springs. Having grown up in an Episcopal congregation in North Carolina, Cuttino describes worshiping at St. John’s as something of a homecoming.
✝️🙌 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.
Visit with the Vestry: Join us for a special Wonderful Wednesday on Wednesday, July 15, following the 5:30 p.m. Healing Service. Come enjoy fellowship with the vestry and hear about the exciting things happening at St. John's this summer. The Burger Box food truck will be on site with dinner available for purchase, and the vestry will provide drinks and desserts. We hope you'll join us for a wonderful summer evening on the church grounds!
5th Annual Pies & Prose – Friday, August 14: Join us for an evening of delicious food, inspiring stories, and fellowship at Pies & Prose 2026 on Friday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. John's Parish Hall.
Bring a sweet pie, a savory pie, or both to share as we enjoy readings by local authors from their published works. Whether you love books, baking, or simply spending time with friends, this promises to be a delightful evening for all.
Tickets are $25 per person, with proceeds supporting the ministries and outreach of St. John's Episcopal Church. Scan the QR code below or contact Keith Stuart for tickets.
Come enjoy an evening of good food, good stories, and wonderful fellowship!
Daughters of the King: DOK meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Daughters of the King are dedicated to service and prayer. Any woman prayerfully considering becoming a daughter, please plan to attend the discernment and education sessions each Tuesday at 3pm (through July 28th). Contact Virginia Montgomery (228) 238-4230 for more information about Daughters of the King.
The Caregiver/Care Partners Support Group: Meets upstairs in the Kindness Room on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Purpose - Caregivers are often so concerned with caring for their loved ones’ needs that they lose sight of their own well-being. Connecting with others can help. This is a confidential space to share challenges, receive support, and learn coping strategies. Interested? Email Keith Stuart at kstuart@biloxi.ms.us.
♿💙 Accessibility at St. John’s 💙♿: To help make worship accessible for all, large-print service leaflets and printed copies of the sermon are now available each Sunday. Please see an usher or contact the parish office if you would like a copy. Everyone is welcome, and we are committed to helping all feel at home at St. John’s.
Saints & Sinners Ministry: Saints & Sinners is one of St. John's outreach ministries, serving our unsheltered neighbors by assembling blessing bags filled with toiletries, snacks, and other necessities for distribution through local organizations. We meet twice each month for service and fellowship, and new members are always welcome! For more information, contact Aaron Dean.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m. at Bacchus on the Bayou
Next Blessing Bag Assembly: Thursday, August 20th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
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.
🎶Summer Choir Continues! 🎶
Join us this summer as we help lead worship through song. No weekday rehearsals, robes, or long-term commitment required—just come and sing!
🎵 8:30 AM for the 9:00 service
🎵 10:40 AM for the 11:15 service
Questions? See Mary Chaffe Brooks or Jonathan Mitchell.
Merry Widows: The Merry Widows is a parish social group centered on good food, warm fellowship, and joyful connection. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at a designated local restaurant. Originally formed for widows within the parish, the group has happily expanded and now welcomes all women of the parish who enjoy fellowship and sharing a meal together—widow or not. If you’re looking for a relaxed, friendly way to connect with others at St. John’s, the Merry Widows invite you to join them. Contact Lena Melton at (228) 219-9711 for more information.
📣 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! ⛪💛
