The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist
1055 S. Lower Sacramento Rd., Lodi, CA 95242 | (209) 369-3381
Celebrating the life-changing love of Christ
through worship, teaching, and service!

Annual Parish Meeting
Save the date: Sunday, January 29 will be our annual parish
meeting. We will gather after the 10:45 service to enjoy a
potluck/finger foods, hear a report on the budget and
ministries of the church during the past year, and enjoy fun,
fellowship, and awards for outstanding ministry in 2011.
Please join us; the meeting should take about an hour. Sign-
ups for food will be on the Ministry Table.

Candelmas
Our annual blessing of the children and celebration of
Candlemas will be on February 5; families with children are
especially encouraged to come together for a blessing, and
there will be fun activities after the 10:45 a.m. service.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 21, from 5 to 7:30, you are invited to come
enjoy our annual Pancake Supper! Cost is $8 for guests ages
13 to 64, $6 for seniors and children ages 5 to 12, and no
charge for children under 5.


Other news and events

Ministry Opportunities

Music at St. John’s
Your participation is welcome! For information on the parish
choir, choristers (children’s choir), or St. John’s Ringers
(handbell choir), please contact Randy Knutson at the church,
369-3381, or at randyknutson@sbcglobal.net.

Altar Guild
Do you have a special calling to help serve on Altar Guild?
Contact Marilyn Cook (334-3197) or Peggy Moos (368-1197)
for more information. Training will be provided (no tests)!

Other ministry opportunities
Service Times
Sundays
Holy Eucharist: 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School/Adult Forum: 9:30 a.m.
Children's Chapel: 10:45 a.m.
Nursery Care: 8:00 am. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday (in the Chapel)
Prayer Service: 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Thursday (In the Chapel)
Holy Eucharist: 12:10 p.m.
The History of St. John's in Lodi

St. John's has been a part of the Lodi
community for over 100 years. Find out
more about
our history in this vibrant
community!

January Tidings!

The January edition of our newsletter, the
Tidings, is now available.