THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S

READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER Our Clergy Beth+, John+, Caroline+, Gary+ and Michael+ Our Diocese The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Paul Dumbrille, Ottawa Representative and parish representatives; all parish secretaries and parish administrators in the Diocese of Ottawa. The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) Bishop Ron Cutler, people, and clergy of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.  The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC) Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Pastor Friedrich Demke; The dean, council, and congregations of the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod. Parish Prayer Group If you wish to have someone prayed for please email  prayerrequest@stjohnsottawa.ca   or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.

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.

Note: The Rector is on vacation Beth+ will be on vacation from Saturday, March 3rd through Saturday, March 10th. For pastoral concerns, please contact the office and/or John+.

WHAT'S HAPPENING!

Coventry Litany of Reconciliation Fridays at noon, Christ Church Cathedral 414 Sparks St. Noon Hour Eucharist in the Good Shepard Chapel where we pray the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation

Forgiveness: Redeeming the Past, Unbinding the Future Wednesdays, March 14th & 21st 6 to 8 pm, Hall Forgiveness can heal past wounds and open a future less determined by the past. It can also heal relationships, transforming enmity into friendship. This study will explore the Biblical and theological traditions of forgiveness in dialogue with the arts and the social sciences. In the process, we will also look at the different dimensions of forgiveness and its limits, as well as explore related topics such as repentance, restitution, confession, sin and confrontation. In addition, this study will discuss some of the essential practices necessary to make forgiveness a way of life that contributes to building God’s beloved community. Our Honourary Associate, The Reverend Canon Dr Gary Hauch is facilitating.

Thursday AM Event Thursday, March 15th 10.30 am, Chapel Join us on Third Thursdays for coffee/tea and community, and this month with a guest speaker on the topic of conversations, decisions and how we care for each other: Advance Care Planning (ACP). Monica Patten has been trained to lead ACP workshops. In a brief presentation she will focus on the most important conversations we might ever have as we prepare for our end of life care. And we will practice just how to begin those conversations.

Monthly midday Eucharist Thursday, March 15th noon, Chancel A short, quiet time of gathering in community to worship and be refreshed, on the 3 rd Thursday of every month.

Multifaith Housing AGM Event Sunday, March 18th 2.30 pm at St Gabriel’s Parish, 55 Appleford Street Interested in the Multifaith Housing Initiative? You are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting. The Keynote speaker will be author & City Councillor Jody Mitic.

Easter Services March 25th to April 1st

Palm Sunday Communion 8.00 & 10.15 am March 25th Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Night Prayers 5.30 pm Maundy Thursday Communion 7.30 pm March 29th Good Friday Service 12.00 noon March 30th Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8.00 pm March 31st Easter Sunday Communion 8.00 & 10.15 am April 1st

SCRIPTURE READINGS  *next* week READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

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 Wendy Williamson-Scrim, People's Warden