READINGS FOR 26th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
1 Samuel 1:14-20; Canticle 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
Our Clergy
Beth+, Caroline+, John+, Gary+, Michael+
Our Diocese
St Margaret’s, Vanier, The Reverend Jason Pollick, The Reverend Aigah Attagutsiak, Deacon Christine Jannasch. Members of the Outreach Committee, its subcommittee and working groups.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
The members of the Council of General Synod, The Secretary General and staff of the Anglican Communion Office.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The members of the National Church Council, The General Secretary, President and staff of the Lutheran World Federation.
Flowers This Sunday
The flowers at the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mitzi Campbell by Wendy McCutcheon
.
Parish Prayer Group
or call (613) 232-4500 ext 21.
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Thank You!
Thank you to all who came out to toll our bell 100 times on Remembrance Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. Close to $200 was raised for The Anglican Military Ordinariate Bishop's Trust Fund to support Military Chaplains serving around the world.
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Please Note
2018 PWRDF Christmas Cards
Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund Christmas Cards will be on sale at coffee time on Sundays after the 10.15 service. A donation of $20 or more per package is suggested to support the important work of PWRDF.
2019 Canadian Church Calendars
You can get the best calendar deal in town for $5, on sale in the hall following the 10.15 am service!
The Ottawa School for Parish Development
2019 Registration Now Open
Rooted in the Anglican ethos, the school shapes church leaders to support and foster healthy, sustainable congregations. The skills and knowledge learned equip people on individual, team, and whole system levels. Participants learn through plenary and small group sessions about change processes, facilitation, congregational and organizational development, personality type, and trust development. Working a series of models, case studies, and facilitated conversations, you will finish the two-year program over a course of eight weekends, confident in your ability to put knowledge to relevant and productive practice. Ask the Rector or check the website if you are interested (
https://ottawa.anglican.ca/spd/
).
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Sabbatical Glimpses
A h
ike to The Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye. An exhilarating climb that leaves one breathless with exertion and with the beauty of creation!
Beth+
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Show Your Gratitude
This time of year can be hard on the soul, as the days shorten and darkness falls more quickly. Around St John’s, The Well, and The Community Thrift Shop, you will find posters with tear-off tags of free compliments to pass along to brighten someone’s soul and day. Enjoy!
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National Housing Day
Sunday, November 18th – 2 to 4.30 pm
Ottawa City Hall
Multifaith Housing Initiative will host their National Housing Day celebration at Ottawa City Hall. All are welcome to join leaders from faith groups as they celebrate progress made toward a common goal: ending homelessness in our city. Prayer Service at 2 pm in the Champlain Room followed by a reception at 3.15 pm.
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Interfaith Study Wednesdays at St John's
"The Jesus Fatwah"
Wednesdays
November 21st, 28th
6 pm to 8 pm, The Hall
This four week study includes guest speakers, video clips, readings and discussions when we can learn about beliefs that all Muslims share. Come and join us for an informative evening. Our facilitators will be Leslie Giddings, and Margaret Kasurak. Register on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board or by email to the Office (
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
) For more information about this Interfaith Study contact Leslie (
leslie-giddings@ottawa.anglican.ca
) or Margaret (
margaretkasurak@gmail.com
).
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Handel's Messiah
Sundays
2 pm December 2nd at Woodroffe United
and
2 pm December 9th at St John's
Our choir will present Handel's famous oratorio "Messiah" (Part 1 - Christmas). They will be joined by the choirs of Woodroffe United Church and Kanata United Church, accompanied by the Strings of St John's. The concert will feature music for the festive season and audience sing-along carols. Tickets are $20 per person, with discounts for families, and are available from the parish office or online (
www.Messiah2018.ca
).
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
*next* week
The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ
2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-13; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
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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
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The Reverend Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Rector
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
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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