READINGS THIS WEEK
The Baptism of The Lord
Isaiah 43:1–7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14–17,
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
In Our Parish
Please keep Baby Béatrice, her family and Godparents in your prayers as they prepare for her Baptism on Sunday.
Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, John, Gary, Michael
Our Diocese
The Parish of the Valley;The Right Reverend Michael Bird,The Reverend Matthew Brown, The Reverend Susan Clifford,The Reverend Gillian Hoyer; and those in our Diocese living under religious vows.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Director Andrea Mann, and staff for Global Relations and staff for Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The Assistants to the Bishop and the staff of the Eastern Synod
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Parish Prayer Group
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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St John’s Outreach Ministries:
we need to hear from you!
Last September Parish Council held a workshop to review and update the Work Plan for our strategic plan, “Creating An Abundant Future”. One of the learnings was the need for us to make decisions about how we can most effectively engage our limited human and financial resources in ministries that respond to our strong desire as a parish to be involved in social action. To do this, a Task Force was struck with the mandate to review all the outreach ministries St John’s is currently involved in and make recommendations for the future. As part of the fact-finding process, the Task Force has consulted with the leaders of all of the outreach ministries, and is now inviting all parishioners to take part in a survey to help gauge the level of awareness and commitment to support the ministries. The resulting report with recommendations will be submitted to Parish Council in February and to Vestry on March 3rd. The survey will go live on January 15th, via a special email to all parishioners. Paper copies will also be available at the back of the church or from the office. It will take very little time to answer and your reply will be helpful. The closing date will be January 28. When the Survey arrives please take the opportunity to let us know what you think!
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CHURCH FLOWERS
Each Sunday, you have the opportunity to give flowers in memory of someone or in celebration and thanksgiving. Please sign up for a certain date or occasion on the flower calendar posted on the bulletin board, or send us an email. If you have questions about the process, please contact Vicki Milnes (
vickimilnes705@rogers.com
)
or
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SUNDAY OFFERING
ENVELOPES OR PAR
Your 2019 offering envelopes are available at the back of the church. If you don’t find a package with your name on it, and you would like to use envelopes, please contact Peggy, our Envelope Secretary (
peggylister@rogers.com
) or call the church office. Also, don’t hesitate to contact Peggy if you would like to enroll in the convenient monthly Pre-Authorized direct debit option (PAR).
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ELGIN STREET CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Heads-up! Elgin Street is now closed from Catherine to Somerset. Status and parking tips are available on the Elgin Street Renewal website:
(
www.ottawa.ca/elgin-street
)
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PASTORAL CARE
IN THE PARISH
Monday, January 14th
7 pm, Choir Room
Come and learn about formal and informal pastoral care in the parish, as a new Pastoral Care Team is developed at St John’s. Verna Nuttel, of the Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Course, will be our speaker and guide.
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COME & CHAT
WITH BISHOP DENNIS
Wednesday, January 16th
6 to 9 pm, Nave
Drop in, enjoy wine and cheese, and greet our Bishop In Residence, The Right Reverend Bishop Drainville retired Bishop of Quebec as he begins his ministry among us!
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THURSDAY A.M.
SHARE YOUR STORY
Thursday, January 17th
10.30 am, Hall
Thursday AM is a gathering of folks on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at which lively conversation is enjoyed over coffee, tea and cookies. On alternating months there is a theme, and in January
our life stories
will be explored by appreciating each other’s first-person accounts ... more info about this can be found on our Events page:
www.third_thursday_Event
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BETH'S SABBATICAL ADVENTURES
Wednesday, January 23rd
7 pm, Hall
Our Rector will show slides and share stories from her time in England and Scotland, and reflect on reconciliation, connection, soul-time and pilgrimage.
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HEARTBEAT
OF THE CHURCH
Sunday, January 27th
Noon to 2 pm, Nave
Our Primate is calling all of us, coast to coast to coast, to come together, form Conversation Circles, and join in dialogue, reflection, and prayer as the Church prepares for General Synod. More about this event and The Primate's message on our Events page:
www.heartbeatAtStJohns
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- February 5th, Fundraising Dinner for St Luke's Table
- February 11th St John's popular "Rector's Pub Night"
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OTHER EVENTS IN OUR DIOCESE
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Many other events are happening throughout our dynamic Diocese!
Including:
- Journey as Allies: A Book Discussion
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
www.stjohnsottawa.ca
154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
On facebook! here --->
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The Reverend Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Rector
The
Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
The Right Reverend Dennis Drainville, Bishop in Residence
BGen (Ret’d) The Venerable John Fletcher, Honourary Assistant
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
Detlef Dransch, Peoples' Warden
Kathleen Arsenault, Deputy Warden
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