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THIS WEEK AT
ST JOHN'S
National Aboriginal Day of Prayer
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READINGS FOR NATIONAL ABORIGINAL SUNDAY
Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 19; Philippians 4:4-9; John 1:1-18
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
OUR CLERGY
Beth+, John+ and Michael+
IN OUR DIOCESE
Retired Clergy of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa; Archives of the Diocese, Dr. Glenn Lockwood; the volunteers of Anglican Pastoral Care, Ottawa Hospital, Civic/General Campus with the Reverend Di Jaggassar, Chaplain and Sheila Granger, Volunteer Coordinator.
OUR COMPANION DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM
St Luke’s Hospital, Nablus.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The dean, council, and congregations of the Saskatoon Conference of the Saskatchewan Synod.
IN MEMORY
The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Douglas and Margaret Hayward by Ann Chaplin and her family.
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GUEST PREACHER
Catherine Askew
We welcome as our guest Presider & Preacher, Sunday morning June 18th, Major the Reverend Catherine Askew, a Cree woman, priest and former national staff member of the Anglican Church of Canada, and an Indigenous Military Chaplain currently posted to Ottawa. Catherine is married to Stewart, she is a mother, and has just completed an MA in Counselling and Spirituality at St. Paul University, with research focused on the integration of traditional Aboriginal healing with Western psychotherapy in the care of Aboriginal military members with trauma stress injuries.
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The artwork on the cover of this week’s bulletin is from a photograph of a painting by Mi’kmaq artist, James Julian (1953-98), formerly of Wagmatcook First Nation, Cape Breton, a brother-in-law to Nelson one of our parishioners
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We
welcome members of the Aylmer Drum Circle and the Peace Flame Drum Circle, and express appreciation for their contribution to our worship.
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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL SUNDAY
Sunday, June 18th
10.15 am
St John’s joins with parishes across Anglican Church of Canada, to celebrate the National Aboriginal Day of Prayer on June 18th, the Sunday closest to National Aboriginal Day. The service will incorporate elements of Indigenous spirituality, as we continue to learn and journey together toward a more just and respectful relationship with our Indigenous sisters and brothers.
Please plan to join us for this uplifting celebration!
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WANT TO LEARN MORE?
National Aboriginal
Day of Prayer
Here is this week's pew bulletin insert
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Centering Prayer
Monday, June 19th – 4.30 pm, Youth Lounge
This week, the Centering Prayer group will have its last meeting before the summer, and will resume their meetings on Monday, September 11th.
Community Thrift Shop ** Summer Hours **
The Shop will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of July and August. The Shop will be so short staffed, and will have difficulty handling the donations, parishioners are kindly asked to withhold donations now until September.
Mark Your Calendar – Summer Service Times
Throughout June the service times are 8 am Eucharist; 10.15 am Eucharist, with coffee afterwards. In July
beginning on July 2nd our Summer Service schedule will start with a 9 am coffee time, a
9.30 am Eucharist, and then lemonade afterwards.
This Summer Service schedule will continue through August and September 3rd.
Weekday Eucharist
Starting in September, there will be a Eucharist at noon on the third Thursday of every month. All will be welcome. Mark your calendars!
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THANK YOU
Josh Zetner-Barrett
St John's is enjoying the music of our guest Organist Josh who has been covering for the vacationing Gordon.
A Big Shout Out of Thanks to Josh!!!
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PRAYER WALK
Tuesday, June 20th
7.30 pm at
Christ Church Cathedral
This outdoor prayer walk for Indigenous Language Revitalization on the Eve of National Aboriginal Day will include reading the names of all existing and endangered Indigenous languages in Canada. This event will be hosted by Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa's Labyrinth Guild, who will create a labyrinth with natural, biodegradable materials.
Meet on the bluff at the corner of Sparks and Bronson.
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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 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
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SPIRITUAL BOOK
OF THE MONTH
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
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CAN YOU HELP ?
Ottawa U Church Crawl
St John's has been invited to once again participate in this orientation for students on the evening of Saturday, September 9th.
Last year we had a great team and this year we need someone to head up the planning. If you are interested, please speak to Beth+
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* week
READINGS FOR THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39
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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
On facebook! here ---> StJfb
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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