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 ◘  PRAYER LIST  ◘  ANNOUNCEMENTS  ◘   A BRIEF HISTORY  ◘

 ◘ WORSHIP ◘ VESTRY ◘  CLERGY ◘  BULLETIN  ◘  homilies  ◘

 ◘  DECEASED MEMBERS            ◘          A PHOTO MEDITATION  ◘

  ◘  UPDATES   ◘  CONTACT  ◘   further services  ◘  PICTURES  ◘

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Our next meeting will take place on  Sunday  February 28 at 12 noon at Nancy's Place in Hayward. A big thank you to Nancy Strange and Ted Bayliss for hosting the last Eucharist at their place on December 27.

2. Fr. Coelho will be available for the ex-Parishioners of St. John’s as needed. You may contact him by calling on his confidential phone at (650) 952-9456 and, while on the road, at (650) 455-3356 or by emailing ariostocoelho@yahoo.com.

3. During Fr. Coelho's absence, please contact the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict by calling the Abbot at 415-751-8164 or by emailing abbot@whiterobedmonks.org. You may also contact Fr. Joseph Rose at 408- 347-0332.

PRAYER LIST

All near and dear to us, especially: Orlando Noronha, Silvano Fernandes, Carlos Monteiro, Mary Castle, Mary Mauk, Marilyn & Jean Chastain, Kathy Riccomi, the Fuentes Family, Diana Pereira, Joanna & Robert Levy, Alex Pereira, Bryan McCarthy, Jim Caley, Anthony Walker, Mr. & Mrs Golland, Nadyne Marshall, Louis Elizondo, the Elmore Family, Valentina Sciarra, Ida Dowling, Ray Davis, Amy Marston, Anthony Tupe, Steven Gables, Lisa Taylor,  Karen Rikhoff, ...

All the sick The sick and needy members of our Parish, those who have gone ahead of us, especially Eugenia Rebello (November 24, 2009), Ana Aiello (July 11, 2009) ; the victims of terrorism and wars, those affected by natural disasters and those for whom no one prays. RIP.

People of Goodwill throughout the world as we grieve our losses, restore national and international safety, rebuild our homes, cities and the world with greater peace and rededicate our lives with compassion, solidarity and inner freedom.

A Letter from the Rector ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2006

 

Hello Friends:

 

It is with a very heavy heart that I write this. On September 10, St. John's Vestry unanimously decided to  have it's Concluding Liturgical Celebration on September 24. You're most welcomed to this Eucharist, when we'll recall all who have been a part of St. John's since it's inception in 1988 and incorporation in 1993. In particular I would like to make especial mention of Fr. Hampton Elmore, the founder, and Fr. Ralph Campbell who passed  the mantel on to me in 1997. May these two priests and all the dear departed faithful from St. John's through the mercy of God rest in peace.

 

The hours I have spent presiding at the Eucharist and worshipping with the devout but little flock at St. John's for nearly 500 Sundays have been truly sacred, spiritually enriching and pastorally meaningful for me. I thank all the parishioners, visitors and clergy who have been a part of this Church since July 1997. I'd like to thank the Vestry for their dedication and commitment to St. John's: Mary Anne Elmore  (Sr. Warden); Ellen Lee  (Jr. Warden); Nancy Strange  (Bookkeeper); Mary Mauk  (Secretary); Marie Elvidge  (Member); Fred Weiss (Member). I'd also like to mention some of the other members who have also been a significant and integral part of St. John's: Leona Caracciolo, Mary Castle, Vivian Coelho, Ida Dowling, Janet Goland, Joan Para, Kathy Riccomi and the Walker Family. I'm also grateful to Bishop Joseph Rose, Abbott Robert Dittler, OSB, and others who have provided liturgical and priestly support to this Little Flock over these years.

 

During this Fourteenth Week after Trinity may we experience an outpouring of God's Spirit of Love, Sacrifice and Freedom. May our lives be Spirit-driven and may we continue to BE RADIANT! For It is better to let the radiance GLOW, than to let the darkness flow.

 

Let us recall those who have gone ahead of us and share life in heaven. May their heavenly glory bring peace into our lives on earth. Let us pray in special way for all the victims of terrorism and wars. May I request you to join the Community of St. John's in Hayward as we pray every Sunday for you and "People of Goodwill throughout the world as we grieve our losses, restore national and international safety, rebuild our homes, cities and the world with greater peace and rededicate our lives with compassion, solidarity and inner freedom."

 

With every good wish and prayer

Fr. Ariosto Coelho [September 17, 2006]

 

A BRIEF HISTORY

• In 1988 the Rev. Hampton Elmore offered Liturgical support and Pastoral care to a group of Traditional Episcopalians who were disenfranchised.

• In 1993 this Community was  incorporated as ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HAYWARD, CA . This non-profit religious corporation was affiliated with the United Episcopal Church of North America (UECNA) and was its first Rector.

• In 1994 St. John's Episcopal Church was determined to be an exempt organization described under  section 501 (c) (3).

• After the death of Fr. Hampton, The Rev. Ralph Campbell succeeded him as Rector with The Most Rev. Stephen C. Reber, Sr. as the Presiding Bishop.

• When in July 1997 St. John's Church accepted Fr. Ariosto Coelho as its Rector, the Parish also decided to belong to the Anglican Catholic Diocese of the Pacific & Southwest.

• In July 1999 the community of St. John's decided to be an Independent Parish Church using the liturgy of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.

• On December  21, 2002 Fr. Coelho was officially installed as the Rector of St. John's Independent Parish Church by Abbot and Bishop Robert Dittler, OSB, in the presence of clergy, parishioners and other invitees.

WORSHIP

Our faith is based on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, Word of God made flesh, as written in the Holy Scripture and upheld by the Ecumenical Councils of the undivided "Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church." [Dec. 21, 2002: Participants celebrating Fr. Coelho's Silver Jubilee Eucharist]

Our worship is based on the 1928 Book of Common Prayer and the Anglican Missal. We are an open and contemporary church reaching out to traditional Episcopalians, Anglicans, Catholics and faithful of other religious traditions. If you feel called by God we invite you to join our Parish.

VESTRY

Mrs. Mary Anne Elmore  (Sr. Warden)

Mrs. Ellen Lee  (Jr. Warden)

Mrs. Nancy Strange  (Bookkeeper)

Mrs. Mary Mauk  (Secretary)

Mrs. Marie Elvidge  (Member)

Mr. Fred Weiss (Member)

 

 

[Feb. 16, 2003:  Vestry, Clergy, Parishioners, Family and Friends

celebrating the wedding of  Ida Cambesi and George Dowling]

 

CLERGY

 

The Rector: Fr. Ariosto Coelho, Ph.D., was ordained to the Priesthood among the Mumbai Salesians of Don Bosco by the RC Archbishop of Goa and Patriarch of the East Indies on December 21, 1977. As a Married Priest he is incardinated with the White Robed Monks of St. Benedict in San Francisco, CA and is the Founder & President of Spiritual Direction.

 

BISHOP JOSEPH ROSE and Abbot Robert Dittler, OSB, and priests associated with him are our visiting clergy.

 

June 2, 2002: The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Joseph Rose

 

 

Dec. 21, 2002: [L to R] Rev Virginia Jackson, Fr. Gerry Caprio (hidden), Bishop Joseph Rose, Abbot Robert Dittler,OSB, Fr. Ricardo Frances and Bro. Michael Savio celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Priestly Ordination of Fr. Ariosto Coelho and his installation as Rector of St. John's Parish Church in Hayward

 

BULLETIN

For Messages From the Rector, which appear regularly on Sundays, please contact the Rector.

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

"Remember the Five rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. Today is a gift,  that's why it is called the present. It is better to be a LIGHT than to spread the darkness."

homilies

 

 

 

March 27, 2005: A group of parishioners celebrating Easter

• Spiritual Leadership - June 02, 2002

• Marriage of the Elderly - Feb. 16, 2003

• Birthing Divine Conscience - Dec. 19, 2004

• STAYING YOUNG -March 27, 2005

• a funeral service - January 2, 2006

• concluding homily - September 24, 2006