READINGS THIS SUNDAY
Second Sunday after The Epiphany
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, Dennis, John, Gary, Michael
Our Diocese
The week of prayer for Christian Unity; the work and ministry of the Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, The Reverend Canon John Wilker-Blakley; our diocesan newspaper Crosstalk, and Diocesan Communications Officer, Stephanie Boyd.
Our Companion Diocese in Jerusalem
The clergy and people of St Peter’s Church, Birzeit, West Bank.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The Executive Director, Will Postma, and staff of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The Executive Director, Karin Achtelstetter, and staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relief
.
Sunday's Flowers
The flowers this Sunday are given
in loving
memory of Eeke de Vries and Arie Verduijn, by their daughter Emmy Verdun
.
Parish Prayer Group
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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OUR AMAZING COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP
In 2018, our Thrift Shop volunteers continued to serve the community with compassion, dedication and generosity. Over $36,000 of free clothing and goods were given out through redeemed vouchers, distributed from nine neighbourhood agencies who support people in need. In addition,
winter clothing (jackets, boots, mittens, hats, scarves), linens and other household goods were provided to three different groups sponsored by St John’s Refugee Assistance Group (RAG). The Shop also contributes a healthy amount to our parish budget, which in turn provides more ministry. Truly amazing!
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Parish Council is delighted to announce that Gordon Johnston has been appointed the new Pastoral Care Team Coordinator. Gordon brings a wealth of experience to this role and has recently completed the ten-week Ottawa Pastoral Care Training Program. Gordon assumes this volunteer position immediately, and his term is for one year with the option of a one year renewal. Thank you and congratulations, Gordon!
Over the next few months, Gordon and Beth will establish a Pastoral Care Team of six members. The team will set their scope, mandate and expectations, and then be commissioned for ministry in the parish. Please keep Gordon and this process in your prayers.
If you have any questions or are interested in taking the next Training Course which begins in March, please be in touch with Gordon (
gordon@stjohnsottawa.ca).
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YES, SERMONS ARE
ON-LINE
Have you wanted to listen again to a recent sermon? Want to hear the Sunday sermon even when you are out of town? Our sermons are recorded and available on-line:
www.stjohnsottawa.com/media
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THE FANFARE TRUMPETS ARE BACK!
Two years ago when major renovations began in the church, the fanfare trumpet pipes were removed from the front of the organ in order to protect them. For the past two years the organ has been covered in yellow protective tape. This week the tape came off and the trumpets went back up!
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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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BISHOP IN RESIDENCE
Preaching this Sunday
Sunday, January 20th
The Right Reverend Bishop Drainville will preach this Sunday at St John's. He will be with us until January 28th, and then return in Lent, March 16th to April 12th. More info about +Dennis can be found on our website:
www.stjohnsottawa.com/staff
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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. 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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- February 5th, Fundraising Dinner for St Luke's Table
- February 11th St John's popular "Rector's Pub Night"
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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
- Labyrinth Walks
- Cathedral Arts Concert
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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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SCRIPTURE READINGS
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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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
www.stjohnsottawa.ca
154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
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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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