THIS WEEK AT
ST JOHN'S
  
READINGS FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39


TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER

OUR CLERGY
Beth+, John+ and Michael+

IN OUR DIOCESE
St Alban the Martyr, Mattawa, St Margaret of Scotland, Rutherglen, The Reverend Karen Galt and The Reverend David Shields; Diocesan Child, Youth and Adult Learning Facilitator, Leslie Giddings; the members of the Property and Finance Committee and its subcommittees.

OUR COMPANION DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM

Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza.


THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Bishops David Parsons and Darren McCartney, clergy, and people of the Diocese of the Arctic.


THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CANADA

The dean, council, and congregations of the Prince Albert Conference of the Saskatchewan Synod.


IN MEMORY
The flowers at the altar are to the glory of God and are given in loving memory of Mary Kolokowski by Myra Clowes.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN
If you wish to have someone prayed for, please call (613) 232-4500 ext 21. or email prayer-request@stjohnsottawa.ca

PLEASE NOTE

Community Thrift Shop  ** Summer Hours **

July and August – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Noon to 4 pm

The Shop will be short staffed and will have difficulty handling donations, so please withhold donations now until September. Thank you!


Weekday Eucharist

Beginning in September, there will be a Eucharist at noon on the third Thursday of every month. All will be welcome. Mark your calendars!


Canada’s Forgotten War

Remembering Korea
(1950 – 1953)

On June 25, 1950 the forces of North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into the Republic of Korea. The magnitude of the assault made it clear that this was a full-scale invasion, and marked the beginning of fierce hostilities that would rage for more than three years ...
Financial Update

As of May 31st:
  • the donations received year to date were $168k compared to a budget of $174k
  • the total of all income was $268k compared to a budget of $265k
  • the total expenses were $274k compared to a budget of $290k
  • there was a net deficit of $6k compared to a budget net deficit of $25k for this period


The reason for a less-than-expected deficit at May 31st is that the spending on previously planned capital projects and building maintenance has been minimal as we focus on the Wall repair project.


If you have any questions, you can always reach out to TJ via email purvestj@gmail.com


Summer Roster
is on-line!

A reminder to all who serve on Sunday mornings that the Roster has been updated for the summer and is now available on-line click here > and is also posted on the bulletin board at the church.  


Please note your dates and times and arrange for someone to cover for you during vacation times.


Thanks for all that you do for St John's!


A PRAYER FOR CANADA

Friday, June 30th 

7.30 pm at

Christ Church Cathedral


This "Eve of Canada Day" interfaith service is for all the people of Ottawa. It will contextualize the 150th anniversary of confederation by intentionally acknowledging the Indigenous Nations who have dwelt for millennia on the land we now share as Canada. An Algonquin spiritual leader will speak first, and the number “150+" is being used to recognise the history of the land before 1867.   

SUMMER CHURCH SERVICES


SUNDAY MORNING EUCHARIST WILL BE AT 9.30 am


JULY 2nd through September 3rd we will have one combined service, with coffee available in the Narthex at 9 am and lemonade served afterwards. Come and join in our relaxed summer worship!  

SAVE THE DATE!

Rector's Pub Night

Monday September 11th
6.30 to 9.30 pm
Army Officers' Mess

A chance to catch up on everyone’s summer fun! Come and enjoy a drink and get to know folks.

Please note the change in time.

SAVE THE DATE!

Healing Paths
A Women's Retreat

October 13th & 14th
Galilee Centre, Arnprior  

Healing Paths, is St John's popular Women's Retreat this year with a forgiveness and healing theme. Come learn about four steps of forgiveness to help us find healing and freedom. Also offering workshops on Yoga, Bible Study, Labyrinth Walk and Singing.

This mini-retreat runs Friday dinnertime through Saturday to 4 pm The brochure with registration forms are available in the Church and online on our website:   www.StJ_Retreat_2017  

SPIRITUAL BOOK
OF THE MONTH

“ORNAMENT OF THE WORLD”
BY MARIA ROSA MENOCAL

Widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, this history brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain where, for more than seven centuries, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance, and where literature, science, and the arts flourished. See the website www.tinyurl.com/StJ-Book-June  for more information.
 
Please keep in mind that Perfect Books on Elgin Street kindly offers St John’s a 15% discount on our Book of the Month.  www.perfectbooks.ca 

 
SCRIPTURE READINGS 
*next*  week

READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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
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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