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READINGS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
OUR CLERGY
Beth+, John+ and Michael+
IN OUR DIOCESE
St John the Evangelist, Lancaster , St Michael and All Angels, Maxville The Reverend Jason Pollick; the members of the Diocesan Refugee Working Group
OUR COMPANION DIOCESE OF JERUSALEM
St Luke’s Centre, Beirut, Lebanon.
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Archbishop Greg Kerr Wilson, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Calgary
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CANADA
The assistant to the Bishop and the staff of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories.
IN MEMORY
The flowers at the altar are to the glory of God and in loving memory of Anthony King.
or
call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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!
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SUMMER CHURCH SERVICES
SUNDAY MORNING EUCHARIST AT 9.30 am
but coffee is available at 9 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!
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Discover more about the great work done at
THE WELL
Right here at St John's we host a fabulous day program drop-in centre for women - have you visited The Well lately?
Vision
A supportive and inclusive community where women gather to connect and build on their strengths
Mission
The Well/La Source delivers programs that support women in meeting their basic needs, making their life choices and participating in their community
Values and Principles
All women deserve to be valued and respected
All women deserve the opportunity to give voice with others in seeking justice, equality and dignity
All women, regardless of abilities, deserve the right to discover and engage in meaningful, purposeful activities
All women deserve the opportunity to experience the fullness of life in all its dimensions: spiritual, physical and emotional
......... more on the website and more about their programs and services: www.the-well.ca
You can donate anytime with a cheque marked "The Well" left on any Sunday collection plate or at the Office at St John's.
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Homeland Reflections
A presentation about India
Tuesday July 18th,
6.30 - 8 pm
St Martin's Anglican Church
2120 Prince Charles Rd.
The Reverend Joseph Varkey will be sharing reflections on his homeland and offering a closeup opportunity to learn about his life and the land that shaped his formative years. The presentation gets underway at 6:30 in St Martin’s Fellowship Hall. It will include a Q & A and promises to impart a unique understanding of India’s diversity with respect to culture, language, geography and religion. All are welcome to attend.
more info:
www.stmartinsottawa.ca/homeland-reflections
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Summer Fun from the editor:
A Photo Scavenger Hunt
A summer series for This Week at St John's subscribers. Each week we'll post a photo or two of interesting items/features that can be found in the building. Do you recognise them? Do you know where to find them?
Challenge your friends, help the newcomers, or feel free to share a story about one of these St John's "artifacts."
For those who like to keep score you can always take your own photos of the found items and track how many you've found by summer's end.
enjoy!
we'll start with these "easy ones" the first week :-)
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Like all of life, summer is meant to be savoured. When the weather warms up and the bird song floats down from the treetops, it’s time to change the pace. This summer, pick up this booklet from the table at the church entrance and try these 50 slow summer ideas as a guide to help you soak into the season.
Sink in, go slow, and savour every moment!
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Do you recall the giant pew that was in the corridor outside the Church Office? After many months of discussion well.... it finally moved! It is now up in the hallway near the classrooms with a fabulous view of the bulletin board.
It took a special day when we had 4 strong guys on site to move it.
The only way from point A to point B was to take it outside, circumnavigate the building, stylishly parade it along Elgin Street and then, in through the Hall.
Great Job lads!!
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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.
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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 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
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During July and August St John's Church Office will be open
Tuesday through Friday
9 am to 1 pm
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* week
READINGS FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-11, 22-23; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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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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