THE REV. CN. RICHARD VISCONTI JOINS ST. JOHN’S AS INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
We are pleased to announce the arrival of our interim rector, The Rev. Cn. Richard Visconti, who will be joining us on Wednesday, October 30. Canon Visconti will preach his first service at St. John’s on Sunday, November 3, celebrating Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. Following the service, we invite everyone to a special coffee hour to welcome him and share in fellowship. Please join us in extending a warm St. John’s welcome to Canon as we look forward to this new season of ministry together.
He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to pastoral care to his role as interim rector at St. John’s. His journey in ministry and dedication to serving the community are beautifully reflected in his bio below.
The Rev. Cn. Richard Visconti was born and raised in Queens, N.Y. After spending time in Roman Catholic-affiliated schools in his younger years, he received his Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Hunter College, an MDiv from Sacred Heart School of Theology, and attended the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Anglican Studies. He further pursued theological study at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, graduating with a DM in with a concentration in grief counseling. Cn. Richard was ordained to the priesthood in 1981. He served as Assistant Rector of St.Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Bedford, New York; as Rector of St. Mary’s Church in Charleroi, PA.; St. Michael’s Church in Carmichael, CA. and Caroline Church in Setauket, N.Y. He officially retired from Caroline Church after over 18 years of ministry in 2021. Since then, besides being a supply priest in various churches in the Diocese of Albany, Long Island, and Southwest Florida, he has served as Priest-in-Charge at St. Mary’s Church in Tampa, FL, and Christ Church in Bradenton, FL.
Cn. Richard and his wife Janna, an elder law attorney, have two adult children, Cassandra, a neuroscientist, and Andrew, an advertising photographer. When not in their home in Southwest Florida, Cn. Richard and Jan spend the summers in their residence in New Lebanon, NY.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: OUR STUNNING STAINED GLASS ON DISPLAY IN THE SOUTHAMPTON PRESS
The Southampton Press has published a front-page feature story on our stained glass windows. Click on the image below to read the article.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
Join us for our next St. John’s Book Club meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6 PM! We’ll be discussing the latest book, “A Woman of No Importance” by Sonia Purnell. All are welcome to attend—feel free to invite friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
MISSIONAL BIBLE STUDY SERIES
Thursdays at 7 PM
We’re excited to announce a new Missional Bible Study Series starting on Thursday, October 10th, at 7 PM, held weekly via ZOOM. Led by The Reverend Dr. Cecily Broderick-Guerra, this series is designed to deepen your faith and equip you with the tools to help build the kingdom of God. Whether you’re concerned about the future of the Church or simply looking to grow spiritually, we invite you to join us for this transformative journey. All are welcome—please share the details with friends and family! Links to the Zoom meeting and bible study materials can be found below.
Zoom Link for Thursdays:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83766885713?pwd=NzFYOHBqRlFRRWJwN3ZvdFl4UTNoQT09
Meeting ID: 837 6688 5713
Passcode: ChChBible
Bible Study Materials:
ST. JOHN’S KNITTING GROUP – KNITTING FOR A NEW PRIEST
Every Wednesday from 2 PM – 4 PM
St John’s knitting group meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4. We are currently knitting a prayer shawl of four-inch squares in the white, blue and red colors of the Episcopal flag to welcome our new priest on their arrival (we know they are out there, somewhere). We want to knit our new priest into our parish.
We see this as a whole parish effort and have kits with directions on how to knit a four-inch square. We have yarn and needles. Each square should take less than an hour to complete. If you are a complete novice, we are happy to teach you!
We regularly knit for “Christmas at Sea” a venerable Episcopal endeavor. We craft warm hats, scarves and neck warmers for mariners in the merchant marine and collect other items such as toiletries and decks of cards to go into their gift ditty bags.
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons!
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY
Thursday, October 3rd at 6 PM
Join us for our next St. John’s Book Club meeting on Thursday, October 3rd! We’ll be discussing the latest book, The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. All are welcome to attend—feel free to invite friends. Please note the new meeting time: 6:00 PM (previously 6:30 PM). We look forward to seeing you there!
FAREWELL PARTY FOR FR. PATRICK
September 28th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Please join us as we gather to celebrate and bid farewell to Fr. Patrick and Deborah. We’re immensely grateful for his faithful leadership and the impact he has had on our parish. We wish their family abundant blessings in Louisiana.
HOLY WEEK
We invite all members of the St. John’s community and visitors to join us for our Holy Week observances. The full schedule of services can also be found here for your convenience. Let us come together in reflection and celebration during this sacred time.
SEASONED CITIZENS THANKSGIVING TEA
We’re inviting our lovely friends to join us for a “Seasoned Citizens” Thanksgiving tea at 2:00 PM on 14 February in the parish hall. The sweets will be followed by the movie “Sense and Sensibility” with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Begin your season of reflection with St. John’s Episcopal Church. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 7 PM, as we mark the beginning of Lent with prayer, reflection, and the imposition of ashes. Open your heart to renewal and find strength in community.
ST. JOHN’S LENTEN SUPPERS SERIES
Join us for a series of potluck suppers followed by a video series on the history of sacred music. Ellen Grieves and Jean Mackenzie of Clamman have graciously offered to provide delicious soup, chowders, and bisques each week. For those who are able, please bring a side, salad, or bread to share. Read more
ST. JOHN’S ADULT FORMATION CLASS: HOW TO READ THE BIBLE – THE GENESIS STORY
Fr. Patrick’s next weekly Adult Formation class has been announced. “How We Should Read the Bible – The Genesis Story” will start on Sunday, December 3rd at 10 AM. Read more
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO – RELIVE THE MEMORIES WITH FR. PATRICK AND PETER TRAPP
Fr. Patrick and fellow parishioner, Peter Trapp, will share their memories of walking the Camino de Santiago this Monday at 6 PM before our Harvest Supper. Read more
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – AMAGANSETT
All are welcome to join the St. John’s book club in a showing of Killers of the Flower Moon, which recounts the shocking murders of several members of the oil-rich Osage Indian Nation in the 1920s. The movie is showing at 1:15 pm on Sunday, October 22, at Regal UA in Hampton Bays. The showing is open to the public, so please purchase your own ticket and meet us there. Please note that the run time is 3.5 hours, and the movie is rated R for violence, some grisly images, and language. Please contact Deborah Edwards or Sandra Klemuk with questions.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – AMAGANSETT
Join us for our monthly Book Club meeting to discuss another wonderfully-penned novel. All are welcome, so please invite your friends.
AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION and Q &A with FR MIKE and FR PATRICK
If you’ve ever seen these two guys at Sip n’ Soda and asked yourself, “What are those two up to?!?” come to St. Andrew’s Dune Church at 12 Gin Lane on Friday, 18 August at 5:00PM to hear for yourself.
In what promises to be a lively, lighthearted, and informative evening of conversation between Southampton’s Roman Catholic and Anglican pastors, two good friends who share their faith with good humor and a good word. They will answer questions, chat freely, and entertain you with their insights and knowledge.
A light reception will follow in the churchyard.
ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL SUMMER BAZAAR
Our Annual Summer Bazaar is an exciting occasion to provide a fun and engaging way for us to raise much-needed funds for St. John’s while also connecting with the Southampton community. However, we cannot do this alone. Read more about the event and how you can help.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – PRECIOUS BANE
Join us for our monthly Book Club meeting to discuss another wonderfully-penned novel. All are welcome, so please invite your friends.
LENTEN SEASON PROGRAM COMMENCES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 6:15 PM
Join us after our Evening Prayer and Lenten Suppers for a video series and conversations in five parts. Read more
SUNDAY ADULT FORMATION CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 5 AT 10 AM
Dante’s Divine Comedy & C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce: Journeys through the Afterlife reveal how to live in this life
Join Fr. Patrick beginning on 5 February 2023, in the Parish Hall on Sundays at 10 AM to delve into these two insightful and famous works searching for the nature, struggles, and victories of our lives here and after death. Important parallels between the two famous works will be examined as well as the common lessons about the here and the hereafter. Read more
VALENTINE’S DAY TEA PARTY FOR SEASONED CITIZENS
Join us for a viewing of “Casablanca” on Tuesday, February 14th at 2 PM in the Parish Hall. Tea, soft drinks, sweets, cheese and crackers will be served. Free admission • All are welcome • Read more
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURING WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT “FORGIVENESS”
SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
The documentary “FORGIVENESS: a time to love & a time to hate” was produced by Helen Whitney. The film was broadcast on PBS and was greeted with acclaim.
Helen Whitney is an American producer, director and writer of documentaries and feature films that have aired on PBS, HBO, ABC and NBC. She is a Peabody award winner, an Oscar nominee, received the Humanities Prize, the Emmy, the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award, The Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Journalism, The Director’s Guild Award, the Writers Guild Award and many other recognitions for her work.
Helen is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and has presented her films and lectured at universities, museums and churches and seminaries around the country (including Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Pomona, Claremont, Brigham Young, Stanford, the National Cathedral, the Corcoran Gallery, the Minneapolis Art Institute, Wesley Seminary, Union Theological Seminary). She delivered the freshman address twice at Flagler College. She has also presented the endowed Luce Lecture at Boston University, The Lana Schwebel Memorial Lecture in Religion and Literature at Yale, and the William Belden Noble Lectures at Harvard University.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have praised the work.
The documentary inspired Whitney to write a book of the same title, with a forward written by the Dalai Lama.
We will view the documentary in at least 6 weekly segments and there will be time set aside for robust discussion.
To learn more about Helen Whitney, click here.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE about the Summer Bazaar
Lenten Series | Wednesdays in Lent starting at 6:15 PM
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Join us for a day trip to the Morgan Library & Museum plus Evensong with the St. Thomas men/boys choir on Sunday, March 20. All are welcome to join us. Feel free to invite a friend!
** PURCHASE YOUR JITNEY & MORGAN LIBRARY TICKETS ONLINE SOON TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY. **
The trip was inspired by the most recent book read by the St. John’s Book Club: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The book recounts the fascinating life of Belle da Costa Greene, the Morgan’s First Librarian and long-time Director. Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. She ran the Morgan Library for forty-three years—initially as the private librarian of J. Pierpont Morgan and then his son, Jack, and later as the inaugural director of the Pierpont Morgan Library (now the Morgan Library & Museum). Not only did Greene build one of the most important collections of rare books and manuscripts in the United States, but she also transformed an exclusive private collection into a major public resource, originating the robust program of exhibitions, lectures, publications, and research services that continues today.
Hampton Jitney (purchase your tickets at www.hamptonjitney.com)
The Morgan Library and Museum | 12:45 pm admission (purchase your timed admission ticket online at www.themorgan.org)
Admission: – $22 Adults, $14 Seniors (65 and over) Proof of Vaccination required
Current Exhibits: Holbein, Capturing Character; Woody Guthrie, People are the Song, & more
The Morgan Café: a casual dining atmosphere in the glass-enclosed central court, evoking European alfresco dining offering a selection of beverages and snacks.
St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue | 4:00 pm Solemn Evensong, sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. The sermon on Won-Chang Lee & Jun-Kyoung Moon by Mother Lee-Pae will be the third of our Lenten Sermon Series “A Grain of Wheat: Modern-Day Martyrs”.
Please let us know if you plan to join us or if you would like more information:
Deborah Edwards daedwards123@gmail.com or Sandra Klemuk sklemuk@optonline.net
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St. John’s Parish Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the conclusion of 11 AM Service. Every church in the Diocese has an annual meeting. Typically, there are many other items on the agenda, such as an address by clergy and/or the senior warden, a report on stewardship and finances, information about church programs, election of vestry members, etc.
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St. John’s annual Lenten Series will commence in March. Join us every Wednesday for an evening prayer followed by a Soup Supper and Discussion.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church in Southampton, NY welcomes our parishioners and their friends to attend our fellowship and educational events. A few of our activities include Sunday Adult Formation Classes, “Popcorn Theology” which involves a movie viewing and discussion, Coffee Hour, and a monthly Book Club gatherings. We host several annual events for the community.
Monday Lectionary Bible Study
Fr. Patrick’s weekly bible study meets in-person and via Zoom on Mondays at 10 AM.