READINGS FOR TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
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TO REMEMBER
THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
OUR CLERGY
Beth+, John+, Caroline+, Gary+ and Michael+
IN OUR DIOCESE
St Matthew’s, Ottawa, The Reverend Gregor Sneddon; the 126th Men’s Cursillo next weekend
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THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The Secretary General and staff of the Anglican Communion Office.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The General Secretary and staff of the Lutheran World Federation.
THE FLOWERS ON SUNDAY
Given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mitzi Campbell by Wendy McCutcheon, and by April Dickson in loving memory of a beloved brother, Nelson Gildert
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PARISH PRAYER GROUP
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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Parish Activities - The Week Ahead at a Glance
Note:
Beth+ is at a course all week.
Gary+ will be providing pastoral coverage so please be in touch with the office if you are in need. Thanks Gary+!
Monday
Centering Prayer - 4.30 pm, Youth Lounge
Parish Council – 7 pm, Choir Room
Wednesday
Sacred Space Renewal Working Group – 7.30 pm, Hall
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Congratulations!
The Reverend Carol Edgar, and The Reverend Adele Finlayson, seen here with The Right Reverend Bruce Myers on the occasion of Carol and Adele’s ordination to the priesthood at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Quebec City on Saturday, November 4
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Primate's Address
to Ottawa Synod
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If you hang around the Office at St John's once in a while, it won't be long before you learn that the Editor of this newsletter is a huge fan of our Primate Fred Hiltz.
If you missed it, here is a recording
of ++Fred's address to Ottawa Synod 2017.
Inspirational some might say!
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Men’s Clothing
And especially jeans and winter boots are desperately needed in the Community Thrift Shop. Please help!
Holiday Gifts
For St Luke’s Table participant Christmas gifts. Anything you could contribute would be greatly appreciated! Items may be dropped off during the week at 760 Somerset St (Bell Street entrance) between 8 am and 1:30 pm, before December 12
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. For children: colouring books, markers and crayons, gift cards McDonald’s), chocolate. General: toaster, kettle, coffee/travel mug kit, gift cards (Tim Horton’s, Independent, Subway etc.), bath kit/towel, watch/jewelry, makeup, nail polish kit, blanket, sheet set, bus tickets, hygiene basket, warm socks.
good news: we now have a Water Volunteer !!! Thanks Randal!
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PWRDF Myanmar
Crisis Relief Fund
for Rohingya Refugees
More than half a million Rohingya refugees have recently fled extreme violence in Myanmar in search of safety.
The Canadian Government will match donations to the Rohingya Relief effort on a 1:1 basis, retroactive to August 25
th
, until November 28
th
, so please consider a donation today. You may donate through St John’s with a cheque noting “Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund’, or online (
www.pwrdf.org/donate
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or by phone (1-866-308-7973. Thank you for your support!
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Gatineau Park
Hike with The Rector
Saturday, Nov 18
th
10.45 am, Meech Lake
O’Brien Beach Parking Lot (P11) to Wilson Carbide Ruins
Join Beth+ in a late autumn hike!
This is a well-maintained trail, 3 km each way, with only a few moderate hills, that will take about 3 hours to complete.
Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots and appropriate-to-the-weather layered clothing. Bring your camera, water, snacks and a lunch. We will stop at a pub for a warming drink afterwards!
Meet at either St John’s at 10 am to carpool, or at Parking Lot P11 to begin hiking at 10.45 am.
Please sign up in the office and indicate if you need a ride, are able to provide a ride, or are meeting us there (
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
or call 613-232-4500 ext 10).
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CONCERT
THE STRINGS OF
ST JOHN'S
Saturday, November 18
th
– 2 pm,
This
chamber orchestra will open their 20
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season with a concert of music by Vivaldi, Bach, Parry and Grieg. Conducted by David Thies-Thompson, the concert will feature violin soloist Elizabeth Peravalova, age nine, in the Bach Violin Concerto in A minor. Admission is free and donations are appreciated (
www.stringsofstjohns.ca).
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SOUP & SONG!
A Cornerstone Fundraising Event
Sunday, November 19
th
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from noon to 2 pm, Hall
Please join with other parish members to share a meal (soup and bread), learn about the amazing work of Cornerstone and the plans for a new project that will provide 42 units of supportive housing for homeless women.
The recital by Peggy Lister will bring together two of Peggy's passions – Cornerstone and singing. The goal of the event is to raise funds for St John’s to ‘Adopt-a-Room’ at Cornerstone’s Princeton Ave project and is being organized by St John’s Affordable Housing committee.
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NATIONAL HOUSING DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 19
th
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from 2.30 pm, City Hall
A special event at City Hall starting at 2:30 and followed by refreshments and entertainment.
St John's will be presented with the Dr. Farook Tareen Award
for raising the most funds at the May Tulipathon Walk.
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Film Night:
"The Lady in the Van"
Sunday, December 3
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4 to 9 pm
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Come for an evening of fellowship and enjoy a potluck meal. We will be watching the film
The Lady in the Van (2015) featuring Maggie Smith and then participate in a guided discussion. Transportation can be arranged and all are welcome to attend.
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Rector’s Pub Night
Monday, December 4
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6.30 pm, Army Officer’s Mess (149 Somerset Street, right across from the church)
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Come and enjoy a drink and get to know folks. You are welcome to park in the lot beside the Mess and there is an accessible entrance. As we are renting the Mess, there will be an opportunity to donate towards the cost. (No jeans please).
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Available on Sundays
PWRDF Christmas Cards
12 cards per package and a minimum of $20 per package is the suggested donation.
World of Gifts
Not sure what to get that hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas gift list? PWRDF hopes to make it easier with “World of Gifts”, the annual gift guide in support of development and relief work around the world. Available at
pwrdf.org/worldofgifts
and a copy can be found on our church bulletin board. It includes items supporting projects from the Anglican Church of Canada’s Global Relations and Indigenous Ministries.
Loblaws Gift Cards
You can help others whenever shopping for your groceries! Loblaws Gift Cards are on sale at St John’s on Sundays. Each year St John’s raises over $2,500 for affordable housing by selling these cards. These Cards may be used at any Loblaws, Superstore, Valu-mart, No Frills or Independent, and are available in different denominations ($10, $25, $50, $100)
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Pilgrimage
to Bethlehem
Tuesday, December 5
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2 to 4 pm
at Villagia in the Glebe (100 Isabella Street)
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* week
READINGS FOR THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST,
THE REIGN OF CHRIST
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
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St John the Evangelist Anglican Church
www.stjohnsottawa.ca
154 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
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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, Honorary Assistant
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator
Brian Cameron, Rector’s Warden
Wendy Williamson-Scrim, People's Warden
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