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This Week at St John's
March 26th
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READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY - FOURTH
SUNDAY IN LENT
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
OUR CLERGY
Beth+, John+ and Michael+
IN OUR DIOCESE
St Margaret’s, Vanier, The Reverend Rhondda MacKay,The Reverend Aigah Attagutsiak; St Barnabas, Ottawa, The Reverend Canon Stewart Murray; St John’s, Eganville, Ascension, Killaloe, St John’s, Tramore, St Clement’s, Clontarf, The Reverend Susan Clifford; St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Pastor Barton Beglo.
OUR COMPANION DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM
Christ Church, Schneller, Marka, Amman; members and friends of Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa on pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The theological colleges and training programs within the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada: The Atlantic School of Theology, Montreal Diocesan Theological, College and Queen’s College.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The dean, council, and congregations of the Northwestern Ontario Area of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Sean P. and Henry S. who will be baptized on Easter Sunday at St John’s.
Wilson R. and Eduardo C. (St John’s), Anne M. and Bob W. (Church of the Resurrection) who will be received into the Anglican Communion,
and Emma C., Angela L. and Chuka U. (Church of the Resurrection) who will be confirmed on April 30th at Church of the Resurrection.
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GIFT CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thanks to all of you who have generously given to GIFT! We know some of you are continuing to fulfill your pledges.
Those of you who have finished your GIFT pledge will likely receive a letter from the Bishop inviting you to give to Today 4 Tomorrow, the new Diocesan Appeal. If you would like more information on Today 4 Tomorrow, please speak to Monica Patten. https://www.today4tomorrow.ca/
EASTER FLOWERS
You can help the Altar Guild decorate the church for Easter and remember your loved ones with flowers. Make your donation to St John's noting that it is for Easter Flowers and, if applicable, please include a note to indicate the names of the people to be remembered. You can put your donation in the collection plate any Sunday or drop it off at the Office.
PASCHAL MEAL
The Paschal meal has been a longstanding tradition during Holy Week at St John’s. Unfortunately, we will not be able to hold it this year, because of unforeseen circumstances in the lives of the organizers.
BOOK STUDY GROUP
The last session of our March BOOK STUDY will be this week Thursday
March 30th at 5 pm in the Chapel
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PALM SUNDAY
Blessing of Palms & Eucharist – 8 am, 10.15 am
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Night Prayers – 5.30 pm
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Foot Washing, Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar – 7.30 pm
GOOD FRIDAY
Solemn Liturgy – Noon
HOLY SATURDAY
Easter Vigil – 8.30 pm
EASTER SUNDAY
Eucharist – 8 am, 10.15 am
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MULTIFAITH HOUSING INITIATIVE AGM
Sunday, March 26 from 3 to 4 pm
at Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Rd
An Annual General Meeting with reception to follow. Hear from one of MHI's new tenants at the Haven. Car-pooling is encouraged. For more information, contact Gay Richardson gay@sympatico.ca
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VETERANS INFO SESSION
Veterans Benefits
Tuesday, March 28th 1.30 pm
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Information Session about benefits, and Veterans review and appeal board for Veterans and their families.
for more details "click" on the poster.
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DRUG OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE TRAINING WORKSHOP
Wednesday April 5th
6 to 8 pm, Hall
Committed to the wellbeing of our community, this workshop is provided by St John’s and Mark Barnes, Respect Rx Pharmasave Pharmacist. Come learn how to help those at risk, share information, foster relationships, decrease stigma, and be trained in the use of Naloxone.
with your Health Card (this information will not be kept by St John’s) in order to receive a naloxone kit provided for free by the Ministry of Health. If you do not wish to provide your Health Card information, you can pick up your Naloxone kit at a later date.
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ART CREDO NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!
ART CREDO www.artcredo.ca is shaping-up to be another success this year! There will be 125 works of art from 46 artists including 8 artists who are new to Art Credo! The Vernissage will be Friday, April 21st in the evening. Everyone is invited to come, and please bring a friend.
We are looking for volunteers, if you can offer 3 hours of your time during the exhibition to act as a sitter, please sign up http://tinyurl.com/hd3mm7j
Also, help is needed receiving the artwork Thursday evening, April 20th and help with hanging art in the church on Friday morning, April 21st.
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REQUIEM CONCERT
Sunday April 9th, 2 pm
at St John's
and
Good Friday 7:30 pm
at Wakefield Community Centre
The choir of St John's and the Strings of St John's will present a concert featuring Requiem by K. Lee Scott, as well as other music marking this special time of the church year.
Tickets are $20 and are available from St John's office.
All are invited!
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ART CREDO
41ST ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT AND SALE
Friday April 21st to Sunday May 7th
COSA TRAINING
April 22nd or April 24th
watch this space for more info
RECTOR'S PUB NIGHT
Monday May 1st
see details below
CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCE DAY
Saturday May 6th
see registration info below
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RECTOR'S PUB NIGHT
Monday May 1st, 7 pm
at The Army Officer's Mess
149 Somerset St, right across from the church
Enjoy a night of socializing in a beautiful venue! You are welcome to park in the lot beside the Mess. There is an accessible entrance. As we are renting the Mess, there will be an opportunity to donate towards the cost. Please no jeans but all welcome!
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CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCE DAY
Saturday, May 6th
9.30 am to 3.30 pm,
St Helen’s Orleans
Worship that Works is this year’s theme of our diocesan gathering. There will be four worship experiences, of which you can choose two in which to participate. Our own Gordon Johnston is helping with the one on music!
Take aways include: practical ideas, sing-able music, flexible resources, renewed appreciation. For more information, please see the website
Please contact Laura in the office office@stjohnsottawa.ca if you would like to attend, so you can benefit from group pricing of 5 people for $100.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* Sunday
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
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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
The Reverend Beth Bretzlaff, Rector
BGen (Ret’d) The Venerable John Fletcher, Associate Priest
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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