The Word
All are Welcome!
For further information about these events please visit our website, www.stjohnthedivine.com.
If you have any questions please call our Church Office, (904) 396-5383 ext. 10.
AHEPA
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AHEPA Centennial Event Saturday, January 16 starting at 6:00 PM at Ramallah Club,
3130 Parental Home Road. Featuring World Famous Basile the Comedian
PHILOPTOCHOS (Women’s Outreach Organization)
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Vasilopita Luncheon Sunday, January 10 after Divine Liturgy to benefit St. Basil
Academy
Prayer Shawl Ministry - If you know someone who is sick and needs a prayer shawl
please contact Pam Toundas, pandbtoundas@hotmail.com
YOUTH
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T'Adelphia (7th – 12th Grade) Dance Practice: Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Greek School: Wednesday, January 13 in the Church Hall at 5:15 PM
GOYA (7th – 12th Grade) Hellenic Dance Festival: January 15-18 at Holy Trinity in
Orlando, FL
 Junior Greek Dance (1st-6th Grade) Saturdays in the Church Hall at 11:00 AM
 Mommy & Me (Under 3 Years Old) Trip to Gymboree Saturday, January 16 at 3:00 PM
 HOPE/JOY (K-6th Grade) Epiphany Trip and Potluck Dinner to the St. Photios Shrine
followed by Holly Jolly Trolley: Saturday, January 9 meet at Church at 3:30 PM.
Sessions begin at 4:00 at the Shrine
WEEKLY MINISTRIES
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Neighborhood Bible Study: Wednesday, January 13 at the home of Chris and Wendy
Regas, 9230 Beauclerc Circle E 32257 at 6:00 PM
The January Bulletin is available online.
Bulletin Link: http://stjohnthedivinejax.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/BulletinJanuary-2016.pdf - Go to the main page, click on “News and Events” then click the link
for the January 2016 bulletin
Parish Council Meeting: Monday, January 11 in the Church Hall at 6:00 PM
Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays in the Chapel at 10:30 AM
Men’s Bible Study: Tuesday, January 12 and 26 at Athens Café at 11:30 AM
Neighborhood Bible Study: Everyone is invited to attend each Wednesday. We
encourage everyone to bring a pot luck dish and a friend (host family will provide
beverages). Please make sure you RSVP to the host family by Tuesday of each week so
that each family is able to prepare accordingly. I promise you will find it beneficial.
Catechism: Wednesday, January 13 in the Philoptochos House at 6:30 PM
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Adult Sunday school begins January 10 at 9:15 AM. If interested please contact our
pastoral assistant, Alyssa Kyritsis.
Senior Luncheon: Tuesday, January 19 starting at 11:30 AM. Tony Attanasio will be
teaching us about the latest on identity theft. Please RSVP to Sharon
(sharongutteridge@aol.com) or Tee Pappas (448-9416).
Acolyte and Myrrh bearers: Meeting Sunday, January 24 right after Divine Liturgy in
the Chapel. Please RSVP to our pastoral assistant, Alyssa Kyritsis.
Several spots have opened up on our Project Mexico team for July 14-20. If you are
interested in this moving and truly life changing experience please contact Alyssa.