ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Here’s what’s happening at St. John’s, around the diocese, and in the local community.
The choir is on break for the summer. The Vestry will be back in August. 
SAVE THE DATES:
June 28 - Morning Prayer
July 5th - Morning Prayer - no coffee hour
July 12th - Eucharist and baptism with The Rev. Mark W. Waldon, Celebrant and preacher
July 19th - Morning Prayer
July 26th - Eucharist with The Rev. Mark W. Waldon, Celebrant and preacher
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There will be no Saturday Luncheon Social on July 4th. 
​St. John's offers meals through our Saturday Luncheon Social program. Every Saturday from noon to 1:00 P.M.
Meals are a love offering and free provided by Local Community & Faith groups at no cost to you.
Meet new & old friends while enjoying a meal with others.
If you or someone you know needs a decent meal, join us on Saturdays from noon to 1:00 P.M.
Parish Hall - St. John's Church, 226 Cornelia Street, entrance at the red door on Cedar Street.
Are you a local group or organization that would like to host a luncheon? Contact us for more information - [email protected]
#SaturdayLuncheonSocial #SLS #StJohnsBoonton
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PRAYER LIST Let Kathy Cascone (casconek(at)yahoo.com or 973-219-1007) know if you wish to add anyone to the parish prayer list, or if a name is ready to be removed. 
COMMUNICATION Staying well-informed is important, especially during transitional times. Here are some ways to learn what’s happening and stay involved:

• Alert Sharon Liparini if your email changes, so you can continue to receive parish email announcements.
• Check out our website, Facebook page and other social media. (And let Sandra Lee Schubert know if you’d like to help post photos and events.)
• Subscribe to The VOICE Online, the diocesan newsletter published every other Wednesday with news, events and features from around the diocese. Sign up at https://dioceseofnewark.org/e-news

What are we waiting for?
   This time of year, children are making wish lists and eagerly anticipating Santa’s arrival. College students are counting the days until finals end and winter break begins. Holiday shoppers may have waited for the Black Friday shopping bonanza, or be waiting for even better pre-Christmas sales.
   On a deeper level, we’re all waiting for something more meaningful and lasting. We long for an end to hatred and violence; for a day when we no longer are bitterly divided along political lines; for everyone to have shelter and food and health care. We long for the lion to lie down with the lamb and God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
   On Sunday, we begin the season of Advent, a time of holy waiting. We wait for the yearly celebration of the birth of Jesus – God come to live among us in human form. And we anticipate Jesus’ return, the day when all are united in the kin-dom of God.
Advent provides time to pause and reflect on the meaning of God’s arrival as one of us, and of what we can do to continue Jesus’ work of healing, peace, justice and service. We can find ways to share God’s love and joy with others, whether by praying for them or providing gifts for local families through our “giving tree” or feeding our neighbors at the Saturday luncheons or offering a smile and kind word to weary holiday sales clerks.
   Taking time to reflect during this busy season brings peace to our souls. And spreading joy and love to others brings greater joy and love and meaning into our own lives. These are the gifts of Advent, as we await our God Incarnate.