|
|
We welcome, as our guest Presider and Preacher, Commander (ret’d) the Very Reverend Baxter Park, Dean Emeritus,the Diocese of Western Newfoundland,
and retired Royal Canadian Navy Command Chaplain.
As a member of a founding family of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation in Newfoundland, and adopted member of the Raven Clan of the Haidia First Nation, Baxter served as Indigenous Affairs advisor for three Chaplains General, and as their representative to the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group. He also served on the Eco-justice Committee of our National Church and as a member of the Council of General Synod.
|
|
READINGS FOR 24 JUNE 2018
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY OF PRAYER
Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 19; Philippians 4:4-9; John 1:1-18
|
|
TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Our Clergy
Beth+, John+, Caroline+, Gary+, and Michael+
Our Diocese
St John’s, Richmond The Reverend Canon John Bridges, The Reverend Ryan Boivin and The Reverend Kerri Brennan; St Alban’s, Maberly St Paul’s, Lanark St John’s, Balderson St Stephen’s, Brooke, The Reverend Jonathan Askwith.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The Dean, council, and congregations of the Saskatoon Conference of the
Saskatchewan Synod.
Sunday’s Flowers
The flowers are given to the glory of God by The Marshall family and in loving memory of Roger and Ruth Marshall, also William and Emeline Smith
.
Parish Prayer Group
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
|
|
|
|
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Starts July 1st !!!
|
Mark Your Calendar!
In July,
beginning on July 1
st
our Summer Service schedule will start with a 9 am coffee time, a
9.30 am Eucharist
, and then lemonade afterwards.
This Summer Service schedule will continue through August and September 2nd.
|
|
St John's Community Thrift Shop
Summer Hours
Our very popular Thrift Shop will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays
during July and August you should stop by and buy!
The Shop will be short staffed and will have difficulty handling donations, so please withhold donations now until September. Thank you
|
|
|
|
Pastoral Care
Steering Group
|
In response to the priorities established by the Rector in her charge to vestry, and in keeping with the objectives outlined in our parish strategy “Creating an Abundant Future”, the Parish Council has created a “Pastoral Care Steering Group” to examine and make recommendations concerning the evolving shape of this vital area of ministry in our parish. We uphold them in their efforts, and look forward to the outcomes of their work.
|
|
|
|
Pastoral Care
Basic Training Program
Fall 2018
|
Each spring and fall the
Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program (OPCTP)
offers a Basic Course in Pastoral Care that consists of 25 hours of training, offered in afternoon or evening sessions each week, for 10 weeks.
The next Basic Training Course begins on Monday, September 17, 2018 and runs for 10 weeks (excluding Thanksgiving Monday) until November 26.
|
|
July and August – Tuesday to Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm
|
During July and August the Church Office will be open
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
from 9 am to 1 pm
|
|
The Parish of St Bernard at St Alban’s Church
The French language Anglican Parish of St. Bernard de Claivaux has recently relocated to St. Alban’s Church, 424 King Edward Street Ottawa. St Bernard’s is a contemporary, inclusive and progressive community that gathers for worship at 11:50 a.m. each Sunday for a French language communion liturgy that begins at noon.
Please keep this newly located, French language Anglican parish in your prayers, and consider joining them some Sunday for worship.
Also, see info below - official launch celebration in September for this new Diocesan ministry.
|
|
|
|
MHI Event
Sunday 24 June
2.30 pm
|
MHI Grand Opening of "The Haven"
The Haven Grand Opening will go ahead rain or shine. Highlights include; a free BBQ lunch, guided tours of the Haven (first tour starts 3:15 pm) and fun activities for children. All are welcome and no RSVP is required. When we say "all are welcome," we mean it – whether you're a tenant at the Haven, a volunteer, or just a member of the community who wants to learn more about MHI, this event is for you!
|
|
|
|
Centering Prayer
Mondays at 4:30
June 25th
|
The Centering Prayer group's final meeting before the summer break will be on June 25 at 4:30 pm.
We will begin meeting again in the fall, starting on Monday, September 11 at 4:30.
|
|
|
|
LutherLyn
Spiritual Retreat
September 10th - 14th
|
You are invited to attend the Golden Retreat at Lutherlyn Camp &
Conference Center on Golden Lake, near Eganville Ontario.
This is a time for adults to get away for spiritual renewal, enjoy nature, & meet new people. Accommodation is in the comfortable Four Seasons Lodge.
Where else can you find 4 nights accommodation plus meals at a cost of only $225 for an entire week?
|
|
|
|
Bishop Chapman’s Parish Visit
Sunday
September 16th
|
On Sunday, September 16th, Bishop Chapman will be visiting St John’s. This provides the opportunity for those who are interested to be Received into the Anglican Church or Confirmed.
If you would like more information about being received or confirmed and the preparation required, please be in touch with John+
john@stjohnsottawa.ca or 613-232-4500 ext 14).
|
|
Come Celebrate!
September 23rd, noon
All are invited to the official launch of this new French language Anglican Diocesan ministry at noon on Sunday, September 23rd, which will be followed by a reception at 1:00 p.m.
www.st-bernard-de-clairvaux
|
|
SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* week
CANADA DAY!
Isaiah 32:1-5, 16-18; Psalm 85: 7-13; Colossians 3:12-17; John 15:12-17
|
|
St John the Evangelist Anglican Church
www.stjohnsottawa.ca
154 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
On facebook! here --->
StJfb
The Reverend Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Rector
BGen (Ret’d) The Venerable John Fletcher, Associate Priest
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
The Reverend Canon Dr Gary Hauch, Honourary Assistant
The Reverend Michael Hicks,
Honourary
Assistant
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator
Brian Cameron, Rector’s Warden
Detlef Dransch, Peoples' Warden
Kathleen Arsenault, Deputy Warden
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
