Our mission is:
On behalf of the people of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine and Preschool, I welcome you to our parish life and mission. It could be that God is calling you, your families and friends to join us here in our parish in the South Silicon Valley area.
St. John's parish is an inter-generational community that encompasses the beautiful diversity of people who are drawn to worship in the Episcopal Church tradition.
St. John's Episcopal Preschool is located on our campus and includes a quaint cottage classroom and a new classroom building. We offer a Preschool Program and summer camp for children from ages 2 1/2 to the pre-Kindergarten ages. Our Preschool and staff are committed partners with parents to help mentor children during the Preschool years.
We are called to be a mentoring community for our youth and we encourage the entire family to be at worship together. We are mindful of the words of Jesus regarding the kingdom of heaven belonging to children, and so we offer a Family Eucharist at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings. This worship service allows young children to be regarded as full participants and not seen as "distractions" to the adults. At 8 a.m. on Sundays we offer a Rite One Eucharist from the Book of Common Prayer. At 10:30 a.m. we celebrate a Rite II Choral Eucharist.
We are blessed to have an active music program. Virginia R. Scott directs our Divine Jubilation HandBell Choir and our Chancel choir. Our Handbell Choir offers a learning and performance program for those who enjoy ringing. Our Pianist/Musician is Sandra Marlowe.
"Simply Divine" is the name of our Episcopal Women's Craft Guild. They are active in creating handmade soaps and bath products, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, making a variety of Prayer Bead Bracelets.
I invite you to join us as we support one another in our faith adventures.
Philip R. Cooke
Rector
May 29-30: Mushroom Mardi Gras Simply Divine Booth
May 30th: Youth will lead the 10:30 a.m. liturgy.
June 25th: Friday night trip to see the San Jose Giants. The Youth invite all in the parish to join them.
June 27th: Parish Picnic after the 10:30 a.m.service. Can you say Kent Rounds smoked ribs?
July 25th: Sunday afternoon Youth
trip to Sea Cliff Beach, Aptos. The entire parish is
invited to join them.
Preschool: (408) 782-9994
Email Fr. Cooke: PhilipCooke@msn.com
| Rector | The Rev'd Philip R. Cooke |
| Parish Intern | Judi Sato |
| Senior Warden | Bob Dwyer |
| Junior Warden | Jennifer Natwick |
| Vestry Clerk | Celia Feret |
| Parish Treasurer | Kent Rounds |
| Parish Administrator | Debbie Gangitano |
| Vestry Member | Celia Feret |
| Vestry Member | Penny Parish |
| Vestry Member | C.Y. Okafor |
| Vestry Member | Keith Gangitano |
| Vestry Member | Gingy Cody |
| Vestry Member | Ramona Hague |
| Vestry Member | Bob Dwyer |
| Vestry Member | Roy Hendy |
| Sacristan | Celia Feret |
| Asst. Jr. Warden | Steve Sturken |
| Sunday Bulletin | Freddie Lewis |
| Web Site | Jennifer Natwick |
| Minister of Music | Virginia Scott |
| Pianist/Musician | Sandra Marlowe |
| Stewardship Chairman | C.Y. Okafor |
| Christian Education | Jennifer Natwick |
| Adult Christian Education | Matt Whitlock |
| Preschool Director | Kathy Conner |
| President of Preschool Board | Jennifer Natwick |
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