Don't forget to bring your lunch and join us for
Heartbeat of The Church - *this Sunday**
see more info in the Heartbeat Event notes below..
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READINGS THIS SUNDAY
Third Sunday after The Epiphany
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, Dennis, John, Gary, Michael
Our Diocese
St Paul’s, Hazeldean-Kanata, The Reverend Canon John Bridges, The Reverend Ryan Boivin, The Reverend Kerri Brennan; Postulants in the Diocese of Ottawa; and Faith Lutheran Church, Pastor Martin Malina.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Archbishop Ron Cutler, people, and clergy of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Atlantic and Montreal Area of the Eastern Synod
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Sunday's Flowers
The flowers this Sunday are given
in loving
memory
loving memory of Drummond Lister, Catherine and Helen MacLean and Jennifer Gagnier and are given by Peggy Lister and Catherine and Philip Doré
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Parish Prayer Group
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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Bishop Dennis in a snowstorm in his fetching Canterbury Cap!
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THANKS TO THOSE WHO BRAVED THE STORM!
Thanks to everyone who came to the event on Wednesday evening despite the very intense weather!!! The hope for those who could not attend is... we are pretty sure that Beth can be persuaded to offer her presentation again later in the year when the weather is milder. ☺
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CAN YOU HELP WITH ART CREDO ?
St John's is preparing to host the 42nd !!! Art Credo Art Show in our Sanctuary. The Event will run in late April and early May. The Art Credo Event Team can always use some helpful volunteers. If you can help please contact the Church Office and we will put you in touch with Art Credo Team Leader Detlef Dransch.
Typical tasks needing volunteers include:
- coordinating the advertising for the exhibit
- receiving the artwork
- 'curating' the artwork (sorting them...deciding which pieces go together)
- hanging the artwork
- organizing the Vernissage (arranging munchies & wine)
- sitting shifts during the show
- helping with the take-down of the artworks
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OUR SERVICE BULLETINS ARE
ON-LINE!
Did you know you can follow along on Sunday mornings from your phone or tablet? Our 10.15 am order of service bulletins are available on-line:
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REMINDER: HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE SURVEY WE SENT?
Parishioners are reminded that we sent an important survey via e-mail about outreach ministries at St John's. The deadline for your input is Tuesday January 29th.
Thanks to the many people who have taken the time to provide their input.
If you haven't completed the survey yet, please refer back to that e-mail in your mailbox dated January 15th and follow those links to have your voice heard!
psst: Not to worry if you`ve lost the original e-mail, we will send-out a reminder e-mail with links again on Monday.
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WAIT! IT IS BETH WHO IS PREACHING THIS SUNDAY
January 27th
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Ooops!!! Please note this correction:
Beth is preaching this Sunday, and Gary is preaching *next* Sunday.
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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. Bring your lunch and spend two hours sharing in this special time. More about this event and The Primate's message on our Events page:
www.heartbeatAtStJohns
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING
OR
MEDICALLY ASSISTED DEATH
Wednesday, January 30th
7-8 pm, available on-line from St Paul University
Dr Hazel Markwell will speak on this:
Medical Assistance in Dying or Medically Assisted Death: Why Words Matter.
The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled that Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is exempt from criminal prosecution under certain conditions. This talk will be a discussion of how this decision and the ensuing legislation challenges our notions of a good life and the meaning of suffering and death. It will also discuss how this position affects end-of-life care in general, and most importantly how it impacts human dignity. The talk will highlight the need for a greater understanding of and distinction between the appropriate withholding/withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment and euthanasia/physician-assisted death. For Information on how to view this lecture on-line please email the Church Office
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
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PREACHER
NEXT SUNDAY
Sunday, February 3rd
The Reverend Canon Dr Gary Haugh will preach February 3rd at St John's. To learn more about Gary you can visit our website:
www.stjohnsottawa.com/staff
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RECTOR'S PUB NIGHT
Monday, February 11th
6.30 pm
Army Officers' Mess
Enjoy a night of meeting others from St John’s in a beautiful venue (right across the street from the church at 149 Somerset Street), over refreshments and snacks. All are welcome! Drinks are at your own cost, and if you are able to make a donation to defray costs, thank you!
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SAVE THESE DATES!
- February 24th St John's Budget 2019 - a pre-Vestry presentation
- March 3rd St John's Vestry meeting
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Many other events are happening
throughout our dynamic Diocese!
Including:
- Journey as Allies: A Book Discussion
- Labyrinth Walks
- Cathedral Arts Concert
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Fourth Sunday after The Epiphany
Genesis 1:1-5, 20-28, 31; Psalm 148; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a; Luke 4:21-30
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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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