SCRIPTURE READINGS
Acts 4:32-35; Psalms 133; 1 John 1:1—2:2; John 20:19-31
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TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Those On Our Hearts
Harvey, Bashira, Gillian, Nellie, Andrew, Stephen, Michelle, Liz, Michael, Michael, The Reverend Tim Taylor and the parish of St Anne's, Toronto, The Reverend Gary van der Meer, The Reverend Dr. Caroline Ducros, Gordon, Gregory and all who minister at St John's.
Our Diocese
Trinity, Ottawa South and all those who minister there, the Director of Financial Ministry, Sanjay Grover, and the Licensed Lay Readers’ Association, and their warden, The Reverend Canon Patricia Martin.
Our Bishop, The Right Reverend Shane Parker, our Metropolitan, The Most Reverend Anne Germond and our Primate, The Most Reverend Linda Nicholls.
Our Companion Diocese in Jerusalem & the Middle East
Archbishop Suheil Dawani, and their Coadjutor Bishop, The Right Reverend Dr. Hosam Naoum.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Manitoba Central Area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.
Bishop, Michael Pryse.
Parish Prayer Group
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PARISH COFFEE HOUR
Wednesdays
10am, via Zoom
Join Gary and your fellow parishioners with your favourite mug of coffee/tea to engage in fellowship.
Mark your calendars and on the day "zoom in" at this link at 10 am to catch up with parish friends both new and old.
ps: If you don't have computer access and would like to join this coffee hour call the Church Office and we can provide you with instructions on how to access via telephone.
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THE SHOP IS CLOSED
We have just listened to Premier Ford’s announcement regarding the province-wide lockdown due to Covid-19. All stores offering non-essential items are closed, effective 12:01am on Thursday, April 8, 2021 for a period of 4 weeks. Curb-side pick-up is allowed but is not something that is helpful for us.
On a positive note, we are ready for re-opening when that time arrives. All the winter stock has been removed and the 35 bins of spring/summer clothes have been sorted and displayed. The shop looks bright and colourful - Audrey, our mannequin, is sporting a fashionable spring ensemble!
Thanks for the team of sorters for their work and fashion sense!
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WALK WITH GARY -
*POSTPONED*
Saturday, April 10 at 11am
Due to the recent Stay-At-Home order and the restrictions on outdoor gatherings, we must postpone the Walk With Gary that was planned for tomorrow April 10 at 11am to a later date. Once the lockdown has lifted we look forward to exploring the neighbourhood together once again. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy in body and spirit!
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REUNION FOR 8AM PARISHIONERS
Sunday, April 18 at 8am
There will be a reunion of the 8am Parishioners on Sunday, April 18 at...you guessed it...8am! Whether you are a "regular" or an "occasional" attendee of the 8am service, all are welcome!
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JERUSALEMA DANCE CHALLENGE
Save the Dates!
To support the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Sunday (The Seventh Sunday of Easter) we invite all of St John's parishioners to dance together in the parking lot across from the church. Bring your dancing shoes and participate in any way you can.
Check out the tutorial videos below by clicking on them.
Sunday, May 9 at 2pm - PRACTICE
Sunday, May 16 at 2pm - THE REAL THING
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ONLINE WORSHIP CONTINUES
As the province of Ontario has been given the Stay-At-Home-Order, the Bishop's office continues to keep us apprised of safety restrictions. All services will take place online. However, we hope to see you during our fellowship after Sunday services on Zoom. See the link above or visit our YouTube Channel to watch our services online.
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JOB POSTING - PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
We are searching for a candidate to fill a part-time position (20 hours per week) as Parish Administrator of St John's. Please see the Administrator position description in the document linked below or visit our website at this link.
Candidates with the appropriate skills and experience are invited to send their resume and a cover letter describing their skills and how they meet the requirements of the position to office@stjohnsottawa.ca before Wednesday 21 April, 2021.
Please click the link below to view the complete posting announcement.
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION AT ST JOHN'S
In the interim, administrative duties will be as follows:
Our music director Gordon and Cara Gilbertson will manage parish communications (Sunday bulletins, This Week at St John's e-newsletter and the website).
Secondly, a roster of volunteers comprising Vicki Robinson, Emmy Verdun and Bea Robertson will cover most of the day-to-day administration tasks including handling correspondence such as email, regular mail, phone messages, etc., procuring church supplies, coordinating activities of various church groups, and so on.
Finally, Ted Reeve, a member of our newly established Property & Building Committee will look after rentals. Many thanks go to all those who have agreed to help out.
We look forward to completing the search process and welcoming a new parish administrator at St John's soon.
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FOLLOW ST JOHN'S ON INSTAGRAM
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NEXT SUNDAY - APRIL 18
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 3:12-19; Psalms 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
The Reverend Gary van der Meer, Rector
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
The Reverend Michael Hicks, Honourary Assistant Emeritus
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden
Stephen Giles, People's Warden
David MacIntyre, Deputy People's Warden
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