THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
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Parish
For our clergy, volunteers, and all who minister and worship here.
Diocese of Ottawa
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre, the clients who receive ministry there, the staff and Executive Director, Sharon York; the Diocesan Parish Ministry Committee, The Reverend Victoria Scott, chair.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Bishop Geoff Peddle, the people and clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Central Toronto Area and Greater Toronto Areas East and West of the Eastern Synod; Peace Latvian Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Pastor Ilmars Zvirgzds.
For the Election of a New Bishop
Loving God, guide the minds of those who shall choose a Bishop for the Diocese of Ottawa, and for the one who is to be chosen, that they will be guided by your Spirit, and that a faithful servant will be raised up who will care for your people and further your Kingdom. Amen.
Parish Prayer Group
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This past week, three long-time, faithful members of St John's passed from this life: Virginia Hill, Isobel Cameron, and Marietta Stenman. Please keep their families in your hearts and prayers.
Marietta's funeral will be held Monday, February 17th at 1 pm.
Isobel's funeral will be held Sunday, March 15th at 2 pm.
Virginia's funeral will be held at a later date
when her family is able to come from England.
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PRE-VESTRY
BUDGET MEETING
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Sunday, February 16th
9 to 9.45 am, Hall
Come and hear about our financial situation as of the end of 2019 and the proposed budget for 2020.
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Thursday, February 20th
10.30 am, Hall
Thursday A.M. is a gathering of folks on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at which lively conversation is enjoyed over coffee, tea and cookies. Come join us!
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Sunday, February 23rd
Noon, Nave
Please join us for our annual parish decision making and budget setting meeting.
Those eligible to be elected and to vote at Vestry must be able to sign the following declaration: "I solemnly declare that: I am a member of this congregation of the Anglican Church of Canada; I am of the full age of sixteen years; I am a regular worshipper with this congregation; I do not intend to vote as a member of any other Vestry in the election of Churchwardens or of Members of Synod during the ensuing year; and I am a supporter of this congregation by regular contributions to its maintenance."
Please bring snacks to share before we get down to Vestry business.
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
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Tuesday, February 25th
5.30 to 7.30 pm, St Luke's
(760 Somerset Street West)
2 Anglican Parishes + 2 Anglican Community Ministries + Pancakes and Sausages = A great evening of food and fellowship! A free will offering will be gratefully received.
For catering purposes tickets are required and are available at St Luke's Table and The Well, at the St Luke's and St John's church offices, or on-line at:
Pancake Supper Tickets.
You won’t want to miss it!
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Wednesday, February 26th
Ashes to Go
Noon to 1 pm; 4.30 to 5.30 pm
A drop-in, short, quiet, reflective opportunity to reflect and repent.
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
7.30 pm
A moving, communal experience of receiving ashes and communion.
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PWRDF
ASH WEDNESDAY SUPPER
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Wednesday, February 26th
5:30 pm, Hall
Each year on Ash Wednesday at St John's the work of the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is celebrated by sharing a pot-luck meal of soup and bread. All are welcome to this educational and fundraising event! This year's Guest speaker is Ian Myles - Director-General Southern and Eastern Africa, Global Affairs Canada speaking on “The Impact of Climate Change on Developing Countries”.
We would be most grateful for contributions of home-made soup, or rolls/bread. Please sign up on the sheets posted on the bulletin board.
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Sunday, April 5th, 2 pm
- Requiem Concert
April 17th to May 3rd
- Art Credo
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The nominees for Bishop are: The Venerable Dr Peter John Hobbs; The Venerable Brian Kauk; The Venerable Kathryn Otley; The Very Reverend Shane Parker; The Reverend Mark Whittall. Please visit the website to see their photos, nomination forms, and question responses:
Episcopal Election Nominees. All members of the Diocese are welcome to attend the Electoral Synod Regional Meetings to hear from and meet the nominees. These meetings will be held during the first week of March, and the schedule may be found on the website:
Regional Meetings. Please keep each of the nominees in your prayers, along with the members of synod who will vote on Saturday, March 14th.
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Many other events are happening in our Diocese!
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NEXT SUNDAY
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
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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
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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