NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Jeremiah 31:27–34; Psalm 119:97–104; 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5; Luke 18:1–8
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TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER
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Our Clergy
Beth, Caroline, John, Gary, Dennis, Michael.
Our Diocese
Our upcoming Diocesan Synod (October 24th to 26th); our Diocesan Conferences and Events Coordinator, Heidi Fawcett; and all retired clergy of the Diocese of Ottawa..
The Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Bishop Lynne McNaughton, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Kootenay.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council, and congregations of the Vancouver Island Conference of the British Columbia Synod.
Flowers this Sunday
The flowers at the chancel altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Vera and Denis Carter, godparents of Mary Ann Varley (nee Carter).
Parish Prayer Group
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EMBODIED PRAYER
Wednesdays,
October 16th, 23rd & 30th
7 pm, Chapel
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In the spring, Bishop Dennis led sessions on Praying in an Age of Uncertainty. Now let’s put those learnings into practice with all our senses! Our Rector will facilitate these evenings of discovery - creating a prayer net in the church; learning about tactile prayer resources (beads, finger labyrinths, etc); exploring pilgrimage and walking prayer.
Please let
Beth
know that you are attending, so that sufficient supplies are available for participants. Come for one session or for all!
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THURSDAY A.M.
Thursday, October 17th
10.30 am, The Hall
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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. All are most welcome!
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Friday & Saturday, October 18th & 19th
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Covenant Chain Link is an event organized by the local churches and school boards to build bridges of understanding between Indigenous and Non Indigenous peoples in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Covenant Chain Link is focusing on the revitalization of Indigenous languages. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Niiga’an Sinclair from the University of Manitoba. A cultural evening will take place on Friday at The Bronson Centre, Mac Hall from 7 to 10 pm. The main event will take place at Confederation High School, 1645 Woodroffe (next to Nepean Sports Complex) from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Cost is $45 and $25 for students and the non waged. For more information please visit the website:
Covenant Chainlink X.
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FUNERAL FOR
KITTY COCKS
Sunday, October 20th
2 pm, Christ Church Cathedral
(414 Sparks Street)
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Please join Harvie, family and friends, to remember Kitty and celebrate her life.
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JOURNEYING AS ALLIES
READING GROUP
Sunday, October 20th
2 pm, Julian of Norwich
(7 Rossland Avenue)
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The All My Relations Reading Group "Journeying as Allies" is back by popular demand! At the first gathering this year the group will be discussing "
The Case of Windy Lake
" by Cree author
Michael Hutchinson
- the author has been invited to attend the gathering. Two copies of each book are available to borrow from the office of
Julian of Norwich
. The books can be signed in and out - being returned in a 'timely manner'. Some are also available as e-books and in hard copy from the public library.
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DIOCESAN SYNOD
OPENING EUCHARIST
Thursday, October 24th
7 pm, Christ Church Cathedral
(414 Sparks Street)
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All are welcome to attend this Eucharist which opens our annual Diocesan Synod. Bishop John Chapman will preach and preside, and a reception will follow.
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CoSA INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, October 29th, 6 pm
211 Bronson Ave.
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CoSA Ottawa is a volunteer-based reintegration program that assists individuals who have been incarcerated for a sexual offense(s) and seek CoSA’s help, voluntarily, in their effort to develop a meaningful, crime-free life in the community. Studies indicate that CoSA helps to reduce re-offense rates by 70% to 80% and, based on the Canadian CoSA model, it now operates in many countries world-wide.
CoSA is looking for volunteers who are able to commit to approx. 2 hours/week for a minimum of one year. This Information Session is open to anyone interested, with no obligation to become a volunteer. If you’re still interested after the Info Session and wish to attend the 16 hour Basic Training that follows, visit
CoSA Training for details and dates, or contact
Susan.
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CATHEDRAL ARTS
DINNER LECTURE SERIES
Monday, November 4th
6 pm, Christ Church Cathedral
(414 Sparks Street)
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Valerie Galley Bellegarde will speak about Indigenous language reclamation and revitalization, and what we can do. A delicious buffet dinner will be served by Wawatay Catering from Kitigan Zibi, and proceeds of the event will go to First Nations University of Canada.
Tickets are $65 person and the purchasing deadline is
October 27th. Please see the website for tickets.
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COFFEE TIME
Following the 10.15 am service is our coffee hour and we really need some more volunteers. Training is provided, you don't have to do it every week, no baking is required, and it is a lovely way to provide hospitality. Ask a friend to join you and sign up as a team! Please contact
Gay
for more info and to volunteer.
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FLOWER ARRANGING
Do you enjoy flowers and floral arranging? St John’s has a team that ensures the flowers look beautiful on Sundays, and some new members would be welcome. Many hands make light work (and beauty, in this case!). Please contact
Vicki if you are interested.
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A great video about our 5 Anglican Community Ministries in Ottawa - including The Well/La Source right here at St John's.
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ADMINISTRATOR AWAY
Laura our Administrator is away from Wednesday, October 16th until Tuesday, October 22nd.
Please support our dedicated Office Volunteers who will be on site to assist Monday to Friday 9 to noon.
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Many other events are happening in our Diocese!
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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Joel 2:23–32; Psalm 65; 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18; Luke 18:9–14
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The All My Relations Reading Group "Journeying as Allies" is back by popular demand! At the first gathering this year the group will be discussing "
The Case of Windy Lake
" by Cree author
Michael Hutchinson
- the author has been invited to attend the gathering. Two copies of each book are available to borrow from the office of
Julian of Norwich
. The books can be signed in and out - being returned in a 'timely manner'. Some are also available as e-books and in hard copy from the public library.
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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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