THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS |
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalms 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
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Those in Our Hearts
Michelle, Marianne, Cecile, Maura, Kerry, Adrianne; Archdeacon Pat, Reverend Dr. Caroline Ducros, Gordon, Gregory and all who minister at St John's; The Reverend Canon Gary van der Meer and the community of St Anne's in Toronto.
Our Companion Diocese in Jerusalem
For Redeemer Church, Amman, Jordan and for Church of the Holy Family, Raineh, Israel.
Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Director Joe Vecsi and the staff of Communications and Information Resources; Director Hannah Goschy and the staff of Financial Management and Administration.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
Reverend Lyle McKenzie, Assistant to the National Bishop for Worship
Parish Prayer Group
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THIS WEEK'S
MESSAGE FROM
PAT AND GORDON
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PARISH COFFEE HOUR
Wednesdays
10 am, via Zoom
We welcome anyone and everyone to join our Interim Rector Pat Johnston for virtual coffee and conversation on Wednesdays.
Mark your calendars and on the day "zoom in" at this link at 10 am to catch up with parish friends both new and old.
January Coffee Guests:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Canon Peter John Hobbs,
Director of Community Ministries
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Bishop Shane Parker
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.
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CHILDREN'S YOUTUBE CHRISTMAS!
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 7:00pm
A Children's Christmas Service with St John's on YouTube. Have a candle ready at home that you can light in celebration of Jesus' birth! Click here for more information. The button below will connect you with the YouTube Channel which will go live on Christmas Eve at 7pm.
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CHRISTMAS EVE ONLINE
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 9:00pm
Due to the province-wide lockdown, all in-person worship is cancelled beginning on December 24, 2020. Please join us online from home to celebrate the birth of our Lord at the following link.
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CHRISTMAS DAY ONLINE
Christmas Day, Dec. 25 9:30am
Due to the province-wide lockdown, all in-person worship is cancelled beginning on December 24, 2020. Please join us online from home to celebrate the birth of our Lord at the following link.
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AN INTERVIEW BETWEEN
BISHOP PARKER & CANON HOBBS
Please listen to Bishop Shane and Canon Peter John discuss the "pivots" that have been necessary for all our diocesan community ministries. Click here to view the interview. |
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A CHRISTMAS READING IDEA FROM PAT+
Hold the date of Wednesday, January 27 to meet on zoom to share reactions and reflections on this beautiful, inspiring and encouraging book. Details to follow.
Archdeacon Pat has received a generously donated copy of the book and would be happy to lend it to you for a week. If you would like to borrow it please let her, or the office know.
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IN-PERSON WORSHIP SUSPENDED
BEGINNING DECEMBER 24, 2020
Due to a province wide lockdown, In-Person Worship will be suspended from December 24, 2020. Our 9:00pm Christmas Eve and 9:30am Christmas Day services will be posted online for us all to worship from home together. Afterwards we will move to a recorded format that will be available at 9:30am on each Sunday morning of the lockdown period. In the meantime, visit our YouTube Channel to watch our current and previous services online.
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ADVENT/CHRISTMAS
SING-ALONG
Many thanks to everyone who participated in our "virtual" sing-along. We had 100 people from all over the world who joined together to sing carols and hymns, and to enjoy social and musical connection. The sing-along was recorded and is available online at this link. It is a fun way to enjoy the music of the season and to remember past years when we were able to sing together. |
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PARISH ADMINISTRATION AT ST JOHN'S
In the interim time between Laura's departure and the arrival of our new incumbent Gary van der Meer, Corporation has decided not to hire a new Parish Administrator. Instead, we will cover the many activities that Laura Macdonald handled in a number of ways.
Firstly, our music director Gordon and Cara Gilbertson will manage parish communications (Sunday bulletins, This Week at St John's e-newsletter and the website).
Secondly, a roster of volunteers comprising Vicki Robinson, Emmy Verdun and Bea Robertson will cover most of the day-to-day administration tasks including handling correspondence such as email, regular mail, phone messages, etc., procuring church supplies, coordinating activities of various church groups, and so on.
Finally, Ted Reeves, a member of our newly established Property & Building Committee will look after rentals. Many thanks go to all those who have agreed to help out.
Corporation believes that this arrangement will carry us through until such time as Gary is here with us at St John's and we can work together to develop a long-term plan for the various activities related to parish administration at St John's.
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THE WELL, ST LUKE'S TABLE & CENTRE 454
NEED YOUR HELP!
Ottawa has witnessed huge upheaval because of the effects of COVID-19. Despite the added challenges and increased numbers of people seeking services, we have remained true to our mission of supporting our homeless and vulnerably housed people.
We continue to provide food, respite from the street, access to showers and washrooms, and referrals to housing and health services, connecting people so they feel safe and supported. The emotional toll for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed is overwhelming. Many people have found it unbearable and their mental health has deteriorated.
Our outreach proved invaluable during Ottawa's lockdown. When services could not be offered indoors, we took our programs outside: on the street, at rooming houses, or in City respite facilities.
We remain concerned about the increased costs we are facing due to COVID-19 and our outreach programs still urgently need additional funds. As the festive season approaches, we know many of you are looking for meaningful ways to help those in need.
Please support our Year-end Appeal by making a donation online or by mailing a cheque payable to The Well or St. Luke's Table or Centre 454 referencing Year-end Appeal.
Thank you for your generous and continued support!
DONATE NOW
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ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
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
Included on that page you'll find a video recording of our Service at St John's. The video of our morning Eucharist Service is usually available at 9:30am on Sundays.
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NEXT SUNDAY
EPIPHANY
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH
154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
office@stjohnsottawa.ca
The Venerable Pat Johnston, Interim Priest-In-Charge
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
The Reverend Michael Hicks, Honourary Assistant Emeritus
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden
Stephen Giles, People's Warden
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