The Apostolic Johannite Church

Initiated by the Baptist, transmitted by the

Apostle, and restored in the modern era, the
Apostolic Johannite Church enacts the
Johannite Tradition through an esoteric, Gnostic
and Christian path of spiritual understanding and
self-discovery. Ignited in community, nurtured
by individual practice, and fed by service, the
Sacred Flame of Gnosis embodied in the tradition
of the Holy Saints John, lives anew through the
work of the Apostolic Johannite Church.

Prayer Requests:
This month, we ask that you say an extra prayer for:

Phoenix Bridegroom and

her family

The Lewandosky family

The Backus family

Deacon John

Mar Thomas

All who are spending the

holidays alone or
separated from loved ones

Renewal of body, mind,

and spirit in the new year.

Advent Sunday

Thanks & Blessings:

Linda Lewandosky for feeding so many Johannites every month and
hauling our Deacon around; the folks at Second Unitarian for use of
their space and their fellowship; Matthew Backus & Stephanie Hailey
for their work in leading our narthex; His Grace, Mar Thomas, for his
unwavering support and leadership; All of our online followers,
financial contributors, and those who sustain and support us with
their labors and spirit.

St. John the Revelator Apostolic Johannite Church

www.stjohnrevelator.org

The Apostolic Johannite Church

St. John the Revelator

Sunday
November 30, 2014

Thanks be . . .

Parish News

Brothers & Sisters in the Gnosis,

Having shared my Advent message in our last bulletin, I
wanted to backtrack in the calendar a wee bit and gibe
another special holiday its due. Just days ago, many of us
gathered with family and/or loved ones to celebrate
Thanksgiving. A special day set aside for the act of and
reflection on gratitude is a beautiful thing. Yes, we need to
be thankful for all that life and Divine intervention bring us
every day. But designating a single date on the calendar
specifically dedicated to giving thanks makes for a powerful
statement.
I have and continue to believe that regardless of where we are
in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.
Maybe its our health, or the kindness of a stranger, or a
stroke of luck, or even something wonderful happening for
someone for whom we care deeply. Even on our darkest
days, a single reverie of something for which you are grateful
can part those clouds and let a little light shine in. Try it
sometime. Try it when you are angry or feeling down or
when you feel like everything is just going wrong. What are
you thankful for?
At St. Johns, we are thankful for each and every one of you
our supporters. You are the heart, soul, and very reason for
being of this little parish. It is you who make the all the work
so worthwhile. May each of you always have much for which
to give thanks of your own.
- Rev. Dea con John DiGilio

Our Mission Becomes a Narthex

Have you noticed something different about our outpost in Indiana?
No, the faces have not changed . . . much. They are still meeting in the
some wonderful space. The change is actually more subtle than all of
that. Suffice it to say that our mission has grown up into something
even more special. With this change, the group has also taken on a new
name too. This month, we tip our hats to the newly elevated St. Bernard
of Clairvaux Narthex.
A narthex is a little different than a mission in that it enjoys a bit more
autonomy and requires less supervision from its rector. Our dear
brother, Matthew Backus, will now officially run its day to day
operations (not that he has not been essentially doing so for many
months now). But it is a joy to be able to officially recognize his
outstanding leadership. Congratulations Brother and congratulations to
all of our brothers and sisters in Chesterton!

The Parish Coffers December 2014

Income

Expenses

Member giving: $10

Space Rental: $100

Rectors Contribution: $110

Website: $20

OUR CLERGY
Bishop: His Grace, William
Behun, in ecclesia, Mar
Thomas
Deacon: John J. DiGilio
Sub-deacon: Juliana Eimer
Acolyte: Matthew J. Backus