I have a fancy calendar. It lists the feast days of obscure ancient Christians, like Fabian (today), Agnes of Rome (tomorrow), and Vincent of Saragossa (Thursday. By the way, I think that is the Saragossa in Spain, not the one in Walker County, Alabama, but who knows? Are you reading this, Vinnie?)

Who even knew these people existed, let alone that the Episcopal Church sets aside days each year to commemorate their lives? But that’s not all the fancy stuff that’s in my calendar. It includes Bible readings for every day, civic holidays, even important days in other world religions. All it lacks is the SEC. football schedule, but I’m sure someone around here is working on fixing that.

 He was a decorated war hero. Who served his country valiantly in the First World War. He was assigned to the 77th Infantry Division of the US Army, sent to France in 1918 and completed 12 missions under the leadership of Major Charles. But he is remembered for one Supreme act of heroism, which saved the lives of 200 soldiers, and for which he was awarded one of France's highest honors, the Q Deger.

On that final mission, he lost a leg and took a bullet to the chest, which he miraculously survived. When he was flown home for medical treatment, he was seen off from the French airfield by none other than General Pershing, the commander of US forces. Some months later on June the 13th, 1919, he died from his wounds.

St. John's EYC will meet at Baumhower's Victory Grille on Eastern Blvd from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday for food & fellowship.

St. John's giving statements for 2025 will be available for pickup on Sunday, January 24 in the Parish Hall. Please look for the box labeled "2025 Giving Statements" and locate the envelop with your name on it. Please be advised that statements will not be mailed unless specially requested. This will save on postage and the uncertainty of the postal system. 

Please call the church office at 334-262-1937 or email churchoffice@stjohnsmontgomery.org for more information.

St. John's will no longer send out offering envelopes due to low usage and the lack of cost effectiveness. We do have blank offering envelopes available at the church office if you wish to pick them up. If you have questions or concerns, please call 334.262.1937.

From December 18 through January 31, St. John’s will host Journey Boats, an installation of sculptures by Camilla Brunschwyler Armstrong. Using found and natural materials, these handcrafted vessels explore themes of movement, vulnerability, and faith—reminding us that, like boats upon the sea, we navigate the unpredictable currents of life together. The exhibit will be accompanied by a hands-on boat-building workshop to be scheduled in January. 

Your prayers are requested for the following parishioners:
Nancy Bradford, Phillip Brown, Rick Durden, Marla Foster, Dave Funk, Carolyn Fillmore, Emily Crump Johannes, Carma Marks, Richard McCrory, Pat McDonald, Eddie McDowell, Martha Collier Mosely, Cameron Napier, Bud Nason, Jerry Pickett, Elizabeth Potter, Shirley Price, Hawthorne Ramsey, Debbie Steindorff, Barbara Wallace, Stewart Wallace, Florence Young

Prayers are also requested for these friends: Gail Alsobrook, Mac Burton, Lizzie Dickens, John Ferguson, Bob Geddie, Roger Holliday, Stephanie Holmes, Josie Lee, Charles Lewis, Leslie Little, Nicole Lusk, Margaret Moore, Karen Pacheco, Pat Patterson, Ron Skoneki, Johnny Smith, Madera Spencer, Chandler Taylor, Connie Thomas, Katherine Weidner, Frank Winkler, Sharon Carney Wright

Pastoral Care Team for January: Virginia Banister, Martha Tyson, Ashley Hamlett, Britney Schremser, Kathleen Bradford, Laura Knapp

Jan 25

7:30 a.m.
Lector: Valinda Johnson
Altar Guild:Karen Funk

10:30 a.m.
Acolytes: Thomas Arrington, Chloe Cumuze, Costa Cumuze, Suzanne Holmes
Altar Guild: James Rinehart

Lector and Intercessor: Rich Anderson, Tracey Campbell
Eucharistic Ministers: Maria Pacheco, Mary-Nelms Parsons, Dudley Perry
Flower Guild: Jean Smyth, Karen Westhauser

Flower Delivery Team: Jeanne Drummond, Debbie & George Wakefield
Videographer: Ken Kline