Don't be late for Church this Sunday
set your clocks ahead this weekend!
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
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Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, Dennis, John, Gary, Michael
Our Diocese
Bishop John Chapman; Bishop Michael Bird; Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, Paul Dumbrille, Ottawa Representative; all Parish Administrators in our Diocese, especially Laura Macdonald.
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Archbishop Ron Cutler, clergy and people of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Pastor Friedrich Demke; The dean, council and congregations of the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod.
Parish Prayer Group
If you wish to have someone prayed for please send an email to
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St John’s has registered as a parish that is participating in this Lenten environmental campaign launched by Citizens for Public Justice. You may pledge online or complete a postcard to the Prime Minister, which is on the table at the back of the church. There is also an information sheet with suggestions for actions you might take, one side of which is focused on “Less Plastic for Lent” developed by the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.
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OUR LENTEN JOURNEY THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM
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This resource from the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund provides an opportunity to pray, act and give while deepening your understanding of the work of PWRDF and partners. The reflections are available as a single downloadable PDF or as daily devotionals in your inbox.
PWRDF Lent
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40 ACTS:
THE GENEROSITY
CHALLENGE
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For eight years, 40acts has asked a question: what if Lent could be about more than just giving stuff up? What if it could be a time of radical generosity as well as spiritual discipline? 40 Acts challenges people to perform a different act of generosity for each day of Lent. Rather than giving up something, the challenge instead is to give something which, in turn, reflects God’s generosity. 40 days, 40 reflections, 40 challenges to make a difference!
40 Acts
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GOD AND NATURE WORKSHOP:
EXPLORING THE CONNECTION THROUGH CONVERSATION, MUSIC, AND A LABYRINTH WALK
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Saturday, March 9th
9.30 am to Noon, St Luke's (760 Somerset Street West)
Interested in learning more about how our faith in God connects with the natural world we live in…and deepening that connection? Then join us for two half-day workshops that will engage both our minds and bodies through scripture, poetry, conversation, silence, music, walks (both in nature and in a labyrinth), and more. A second workshop, "God in Nature: Deepening the Connection with an Immersive Walk in the Gatineau Hills," will take place during the Easter season, details to follow.
www.stjohnsottawa.com/events
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Wednesdays During Lent March 13th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd
12.15 pm
An opportunity to pause midweek and spend some moments in communal prayer. All welcome!
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PRAYING IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY
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Wednesday, March 20th, 27th & April 3rd
7 to 8.30 pm, Chapel
It sometimes seems that the problems in our society and the world are too difficult to understand and respond to with prayer. And yet, we do have an obligation to respond to Paul’s encouragement to “pray without ceasing.” If ever prayer was needed: it is now. Over three weeks, this workshop will approach, in practical terms, the Why, How, When and Where to engage in prayer. Led by our Bishop in Residence, Dennis Drainville. Please join us!
Praying in an Age of Uncertainty
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EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
THURSDAY AM
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Thursday, March 21st
10.30 am, Parish 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.
For our March 21st date we will welcome a Guest Speaker from The Canadian Red Cross, who will give us info and tips on emergency preparedness - are you ready?
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Sunday, March 24th
9 am, Parish Hall
Hopefully you have noticed the new AED on the wall outside the Parish Hall! To become comfortable with the idea of using it in an emergency situation, be reassured that it is user-friendly, and learn how to use it, Randal Storey will lead this session. Come, have a cup of coffee and a muffin, and add the use of an AED to your skill set. For more info, contact Bea.
bea.roberston@gmail.com
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Sunday, March 31st
8.45 to 10 am, Parish Hall
Bring your favourite brunch treat to share, meet new people, and enjoy great conversation with members of St John's!
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- April 10th, 7 pm - Beth's Sabbatical Adventures
- April 26th to 28th, - West Island Women's Retreat, Pierrefonds Quebec
- April 26th, 7-9 pm - Art Credo Vernissage
- April 27th to May 12th - Art Credo Art Exhibit & Sale at St John's
- May 11th, 7-10 pm - Wine Tasting Event at St John's
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Many other events are happening
throughout our dynamic Diocese!
Check-out these events and more in the latest Diocesan Newsletter at this link:
The Bishop's Gala - Dinner and Silent Auction in May
Job Posting: Centre 454 is Hiring a new Executive Director
A Celtic Kitchen Party
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OPEN DOORS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Please sign up for the months of March and April to welcome folks into our church! If you are interested but have not volunteered before, please be in touch with the Rector.
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BISHOP DENNIS
IN RESIDENCE
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We welcome Bishop Dennis back to St John's from March 17th through April 11th! If you wish to book some time with Bishop Dennis, please send him an email.
dennis@stjohnsottawa.ca
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SUNDAY DUTY ROSTER
HAS BEEN UPDATED
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If you are a Sunday Volunteer please note the on-line schedule and roster has been updated for Services in the next 3 months including extra dates for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week and Easter.
stjohnsottawa.ca/roster
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INTERESTED IN BEING CONFIRMED OR RECEIVED INTO THE ANGLICAN CHURCH?
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Our Diocesan Confirmation and Reception will be taking place on the Feast of Pentecost, Sunday, June 9th at Christ Church Cathedral. Beth+ will be presenting the candidates on that day, and +Dennis will be helping to prepare them while he is in residence. Please be in touch with Beth+ if you are interested.
beth@stjohnsottawa.ca
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Second Sunday in Lent/St Patrick's Day
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; 2 Corinthians 12:14-16, 19; Matthew 4:43-48
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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
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden
Kathleen Arsenault, Peoples' Warden
Bev Humphries, Deputy Warden
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