SCRIPTURE READINGS
Micah 4:1-5; Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22; Ephesians 2:13-18; John 16:23-33
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
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Parish
For our clergy and all who minister and worship here.
Diocese of Ottawa
Christ Church, Ashton, The Reverend Canon John Bridges, The Reverend Ryan Boivin; All clergy under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Ottawa.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The principal, faculty, students, and staff of the Vancouver School of Theology.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The principal, faculty, students, and staff of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary.
Flowers this Sunday
Louis Arsenault, Eileen Dunn Arsenault, and Louise Arsenault by their daughter and sister Kathleen Arsenault; and in loving memory of Frank and Wilson Storey by Jill, Randal and François.
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Parish Prayer Group
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OPEN DOORS
Monday, November 11th
11.45 am to 1.15 pm
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The church will be open on Remembrance Day! Please come in and enjoy the sacred space.
Please note that the office will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday.
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MARRIAGE BLESSING
Sunday, November 17th
10.15 am
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Anna Cameron and Jonathon McCallum's recent marriage will be blessed during the service. There will be a reception afterwards in honour of the couple!
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NATIONAL HOUSING DAY
Sunday, November 17th
2 pm, City Hall
Come and share in this important day, as St John's will be receiving the Tulipathon Award. It is a wonderful event to attend and meet others involved in homelessness and housing.
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THURSDAY A.M.
WITH ALBERT DUMONT
Thursday, November 21st
10.30 am, Hall
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Thursday AM is a gathering of folks on the 3rd Thursday of each month. In November,
Algonquin Spiritual Teacher in Residence at Christ Church Cathedral, Albert Dumont, will introduce us to his book of poetry, Sitting by the Rapids.
All are most welcome!
See Albert's website for more information, and especially his recent articles, "Autumn Teachings" and "Anglican Apology".
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BAPTISM
Sunday, November 24th
10.15 am
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Gwendolyn Spraakman Dowie will be baptized at the 10.15 am service. Come and enjoy some cake at coffee hour afterwards to welcome her!
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DID YOU KNOW?
You can donate to St John's on line!
St John's strives to be a church that welcomes all people and actively serves the community to which we belong. By the grace of God, St John's will embrace the future with open doors and open hearts, seeking to love and serve with care and respect. Donations made to St John's are used to grow our ministry and serve the community.
Whether you are looking to donate on a regular basis or in a one-time capacity, we thank you for supporting us to do God's work with those resources you have trusted to us.
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PWRDF CHRISTMAS CARDS
The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund Christmas Cards are on sale at coffee time after the 10.15 am service. A donation of $25 or more per package is suggested to support the important work of PWRDF.
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CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING IDEA!
Support PWRDF through the "World of Gifts" which allows you to purchase items needed by relief programs overseas and here Canada. Buy
a unique Christmas gift for your family or friends and support PWRDF at the same time!
The World of Gifts flyer can be found
online.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
You can get the best calendar deal in town for $5, on sale in the hall following the 10.15 am service!
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Many other events are happening in our Diocese!
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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 65:17–25; Isaiah 12; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13; Luke 21:5–19
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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
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The Reverend Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Rector
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
The Right Reverend Dennis Drainville, Bishop in Residence
BGen (Ret’d) The Venerable John Fletcher, Honourary Assistant
The Reverend Canon Dr Gary Hauch, Honourary Assistant
The Reverend Michael Hicks, Honourary Assistant Emeritus
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden
Kathleen Arsenault, Peoples' Warden
Bev Humphries, Deputy Warden
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