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THIS WEEK AT
ST JOHN'S
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
YES WE WILL STILL GATHER TO WORSHIP

Sunday, September 20th, 9.30 am

As of this writing, those people who registered to attend in person this Sunday, and who are not unwell on Sunday, should still plan to attend.

Although the Provincial Government has just announced some new restrictions these do not apply to our type of Church services following the Diocesan Amber protocols.

More info on this from the Diocese is available here.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Parish
Our clergy, staff, and all members of St John's in this unusual season, and especially for The Back to Church Readiness Team: Gordon, Jill, Barton, Detlef, Stephen, Pat and Laura.

Those on Our Hearts
Helen, Laura, Rachel and Terry, also for Wilda Phillips may she rest in peace and rise in glory! All who suffer discrimination based on race; all who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Diocese
Shane, our Bishop; Christ Church Aylmer, The Reverend Jeannie Loughrey; the Diocesan Director of Stewardship Development, Jane Scanlon; volunteer university and college campus chaplains; and those discerning vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Parish Prayer Group
If you wish to have someone prayed for, please call (613) 232-4500 ext 21 or send an email to prayer-request@stjohnsottawa.ca.
STAY CONNECTED
A MESSAGE FROM
PAT+ AND GORDON

Please click to see this week's video.
PARISH COFFEE HOUR
*heads-up!* this is a new link!

Wednesday
10 am, Zoom

Pat Johnston will host this time of gathering. Make yourself a cuppa and then either click on the photo or on this link, to join the Zoom call from any internet browser on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. Looking forward to "seeing" you!

ps: If you don't have computer access and would like to join this coffee hour call the Church Office and we can provide you with instructions on how to access via telephone.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY

Sunday, Online

If you are not attending on Sunday and would like to find online worship and resources you can find many options and links on our website
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WELCOME!
ARCHDEACON
PAT JOHNSTON

We are excited this week to welcome Pat Johnston back to St John's! The Venerable Pat Johnston is serving as the Interim Priest-in-Charge.

Over 35 years ago, Pat started ministry as a Curate at St John's, and she has many good memories of that time - in case you missed it above: Pat's Video Greeting
Register for next Sunday's Service

Each Sunday you can register to attend the in-person the Church Service planned for the following Sunday. So on Sunday the 20th of September you can go to this website www.backtochurch.ca and register for Sunday 27th of September. Priority will be given to people who were unable to register in time for the previous service.

Registration for September 20th worship is already fully subscribed (sold out!)
SURVEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent survey about returning to in-person worship. Your responses guided the parish Pandemic Response Team in their work. Some people asked questions about what our new worship format will be like. Here is the information about what to expect and here are the questions and answers.
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 Venerable Pat Johnston, Interim Priest-In-Charge
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 Emeritus
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster 
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator 
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden 
Stephen Giles, People's Warden