Worship at St. John’s
ROOTED IN PRAYER, WORD, AND SACRAMENT
Worship Services at SJH
Worship on Sunday is the heart of our community life at St. John’s, and we welcome everyone to join us for worship.
Our worship style is traditional. The order of service is from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church. The 8 AM service follows Rite I with no music. The 10 AM service is in Rite II with hymns, organ, and choral music.
Sunday Worship — Program Year
Labor Day to Memorial Day
- 8 AM — Rite I Holy Eucharist using traditional, Elizabethan language and no music
- 9:30 AM — Sunday School for young people through elementary school
- 10 AM — Rite II Choral Eucharist using contemporary, modern language and choral accompaniment
Sunday Worship — Summer
- 9 AM — Holy Eucharist, alternating between Rite I and Rite II
This schedule is subject to change. Please check our calendar or call the Parish Office to confirm.
Noonday Prayer in the Church
12:15 PM on Wednesdays — Doors open at noon.
Worship Online
Join St. John’s for Online Morning Prayer every weekday.
Online Morning Prayer
9 AM — Monday through Friday
Baptisms
What is Baptism?
Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as children and makes us members of Christ’s Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God.
What is the outward and visible sign?
Water, in which the person is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
What is the inward and spiritual grace?
Union with Christ in his death and resurrection, birth into God’s family the Church, forgiveness of sins, and new life in the Holy Spirit.
Does the Episcopal Church accept other Christian baptisms?
Yes, as long as the Baptism is done with water and by the invocation of the Holy Trinity.
Parents and children are asked to attend St. John’s as a sign of commitment before preparation begins. Preparation classes are required, and godparents must be baptized Christians who prayerfully accept their role in the child’s spiritual nurturing.
Have more questions? Please contact the Parish Office.
Preparing for Baptism
Parents and children are asked to attend St. John’s as a sign of commitment and serious intention before preparation begins. Preparation classes are also required.
Choosing Godparents
Godparents must be baptized Christians. They are asked to take this calling seriously and prayerfully, sharing in the spiritual nurturing and well-being of the child as the child grows.
The Reverend Thomas Becker
Father Thomas was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. He holds degrees from Centre College (B.S., Economics), Vanderbilt University (M.Ed., Leadership & Organizational Performance), and Sewanee: The University of the South (M.Div.). Prior to his ordination in 2023, Father Thomas worked in consulting and school-based roles in and around Appalachia, including significant roles in church life, higher education, and boarding schools.
During seminary, he completed field education at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He later served at Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington and in several roles across the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware. He was called to SJH as Priest-in-Charge in late 2025.
He makes his home in Huntington Station with his beloved mini Aussie, Maggie, well-worn hiking boots, a growing Blenko glass collection, a needlepoint project, and more books than any one human needs to own.
The Reverend Thomas Becker
Father Thomas was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. He holds degrees from Centre College (B.S., Economics), Vanderbilt University (M.Ed., Leadership & Organizational Performance), and Sewanee: The University of the South (M.Div.). Prior to his ordination in 2023, Father Thomas worked in consulting and school-based roles in and around Appalachia, including significant roles in church life, higher education, and boarding schools.
During seminary, he completed field education at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He later served at Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington and in several roles across the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware. He was called to SJH as Priest-in-Charge in late 2025.
He makes his home in Huntington Station with his beloved mini Aussie, Maggie, well-worn hiking boots, a growing Blenko glass collection, a needlepoint project, and more books than any one human needs to own.
Funerals
The death of a member of the Church should be reported as soon as possible to the parish priest, and arrangements for the funeral should be made in consultation with the priest. Baptized Christians are properly buried from the church. The funeral service marks the final rite of passage for the deceased.
The family should notify the Parish Office and arrange with a funeral home for the care of the repose of the dead. The funeral director will work with the Parish Office on the burial date and time, and the priest will meet with the family to discuss the service.
If possible, funeral details should be discussed with the parish priest before one’s death or included in the will. This alleviates the burden of decision from family members.
When a person is near death, please notify the parish priest so the ministrations of the Church may be provided, including the last confession and Communion.
Planning a Funeral
If possible, the details of the funeral service should be discussed with the parish priest before one’s death or included in the will. This can alleviate the burden of decision from family members.
Alex Pryrodny
Alex is a New York City-based pianist, organist, composer, and music director. Originally from Ukraine, he began studying piano at age three and gave his first public performance at six. By his early teens, he had twice won the title of Ukraine’s best young composer, along with international competitions in classical piano, composition, and improvisation.
Alex studied composition and classical piano at the University of Maryland and jazz piano at the New School in New York City. He has performed internationally and was awarded second place at the Montreux Jazz Solo Piano Competition in Switzerland. Whether in church, a concert hall, or a jazz club, Alex’s goal is to use music to inspire, uplift, and bring people together.
Other Sacraments
Like other Christians, Episcopalians note seven sacraments in the life of the Church. Two of these are major: Holy Eucharist and Baptism.
The other five are considered “minor sacraments”—holy moments not specifically instituted by Christ, yet important for Christ’s Church to continue to mark and celebrate.
A Sacramental Life
Holy Eucharist and Baptism are the two major sacraments. Five other holy moments continue to mark and celebrate the life of Christ’s Church.
Jen Hebert
Jen has been the director of St. John’s Nursery School for 15 years. She received her degree from Tufts University, earning a Master’s in Early Childhood Education in 1991.
After teaching kindergarten in Massachusetts, Jen returned to Long Island with her husband, Jamie, to start their family. She later worked as a preschool classroom teacher before becoming director. Jen has also served on the Huntington Board of Education and currently serves as a Councilwoman for Huntington and on the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Public Library.
Learn More About the Sacraments
Discover how Episcopalians understand and celebrate the sacramental life of the Church.
Questions?
Contact the Parish Office to learn more about worship and sacramental celebrations at St. John’s.
Serving St. John’s
Kathleen Cavallo
Office Administrator
Mike Ade
Sexton
Mary Thompson
Ministry Associate
Questions About Worship or Sacraments?
Please contact the Parish Office to speak with us about worship, Baptism, funerals, or another sacramental celebration.