SCRIPTURE READINGS
Acts 9:36–43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9–17; John 10:22–30
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
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Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, John, Gary, Dennis, Michael
Our Diocese
Bishop John Chapman and Bishop Michael Bird;
St John the Evangelist, Ottawa, our clergy and people.
Our Companion Diocese of Jerusalem
St Phillip Church, Nablus, West Bank.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Bishop Susan Bell, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Niagara.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Winnipeg Central and North Areas of the Manitoba-Northwestern Ontario Synod.
Sunday's Flowers
The flowers this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary and Karyn by Stephen and Paul (chancel altar), and for Jessie and John Maxwell by their children Jane, John and Sue Maxwell (nave altar).
Parish Prayer Group
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Saturday, May 11th
9.30 am to 3.30 pm,
St Luke's (760 Somerset Street West)
“Water, Wind, Earth and Fire: Embraced By the Elements” - walk the Labyrinth, explore the expressive arts, discover ways in which the elements embrace, nourish and inspire. $40, includes supplies, light refreshments. Please bring a lunch and wear comfortable clothes. More information and register:
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THURSDAY A.M.
"SOCIAL MEDIA DEMYSTIFIED"
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Thursday, May 16th
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.
Are you hesitant about using Social Media? On May 16th Laura Macdonald will join us to share a short presentation, provide tips and answer your questions about social media.
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TULIPATHON!
WALK FOR
MULTIFAITH HOUSING
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Sunday, May 26th 2.30 pm
Commissioner’s Park
(across from the Dow's Lake Pavilion)
Please support Multifaith Housing Initiative’s annual fund raising walk to provide quality, affordable housing for low-income households in Ottawa. Make a donation to the St John’s Team, and/or join the St John’s Team for the walk.
You can donate online:
www.tinyurl.com/tulipathon-StJohns
or, for the next few Sundays after the 10.15 service, members of the Team will be on hand to receive your donation in cash, or cheque (payable to Multifaith Housing Initiative) or a pledge.
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THE RECTORS'
(of St John's & St Luke's)
PUB NIGHT
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Monday, May 27th
6.30 to 9.30 pm, Army Officers' Mess
(149 Somerset Street West)
After a successful joint Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Easter Vigil Service, Beth and Victoria invite you to come and socialize together! Enjoy a drink (alcoholic or non), snack on some chips or pretzels, and meet new friends in the beautiful Army Officers' Mess. There is parking, as well as an accessible entrance from the lot, and the Mess has a dress code - so please wear something other than jeans, sweatpants or shorts. There will be a donation jar if you wish to help cover the rental cost. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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- May 25th and 26th is Race Weekend! plan your travel to church
- June 9th, 10.30 am - Diocesan Confirmation Service at Christ Church Cathedral (please pray for Brandon, Barton, Kimberly, Evelyne and George from our parish)
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For the Easter Vigil, a wok with lid is required for the Easter fire (ours went missing after it was used this year). If you happen to have one lying around the house that you are no longer using, please consider donating it to St John's. Just send Laura an email, thanks!
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If you are a Sunday Volunteer please note the on-line roster tool is waiting for you to confirm your availability on the forthcoming Sundays.
You have until Sunday May 12th to record your update.
Tip of the week: don't forget to "save" your changes
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Many other events are happening in our dynamic Diocese!
- Suicide Intervention Training
- How to support Cornerstone on Race Weekend
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11:1–18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1–6; John 13:31–35
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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
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 Emeritus
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden
Kathleen Arsenault, Peoples' Warden
Bev Humphries, Deputy Warden
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