SCRIPTURE READINGS
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17
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Parish
Our clergy, volunteers, and all who minister, worship, and visit here.
Diocese of Ottawa
The participants and staff of the upcoming Marriage Preparation course
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Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)
Archbishop Ron Cutler, the people and clergy of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)
The dean, council and congregations of the the Northern Area of the Eastern Synod.
Election of a New Bishop
Ever-present God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with the nominees (Chris Dunn, Peter John Hobbs, Brian Kauk, Kathryn Otley, Shane Parker, Mark Whittall), and those who will take counsel in the Synod of this Diocese to elect a new Bishop on March 14th. Teach us in all things to seek first your honour and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Parish Prayer Group
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NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) PROTOCOLS
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Please see Bishop John Chapman's statement regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19), as well as guidelines to be observed in the Diocese of Ottawa effective immediately:
Please observe these practices to stay healthy:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Use soap and water; also use hand sanitizer.
- If you are ill, please do not attend church.
- Hand-to-hand contact is discouraged for greeting, for the exchange of the peace, as well as at other times. Please acknowledge the other person, bow towards them at the exchange of the peace, but do not make contact.
- Communion in one kind (ie. bread only) is full communion, which is an option if you do not wish to receive the chalice.
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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 Holy Week and Easter.
You can find the Roster on-line:
Roster.
If you need assistance with the on-line roster tools please be in touch with
Sherrie
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND OPEN DOORS
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursday
11.45 am to 1.15 pm
During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be displayed in the church. There will be a booklet available for individuals or small groups to use as a resource for meditation on the Stations. During Open Doors is a perfect time to enjoy this Lenten spiritual practice.
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Thursday, March 19th
10.30 am, Hall
On the third Thursday of every month, join fellow parishioners for coffee or tea and lively chat! This month our guest speaker is Dr Peter Larson, Chair, Ottawa Forum on Israel Palestine (OFIP). His topic is Trump's "Deal of the Century" for Israel and Palestine. Really? For more information please check their
website. Come ready to ask questions about this difficult and often confusing subject.
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Sunday, March 15th, 2 pm - Funeral for Isobel Cameron
Sunday, April 5th, 2 pm
- Requiem Concert
April 17th to May 3rd
- Art Credo
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Many other events are happening in our Diocese!
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You are invited to help build a community of hope throughout our Diocese by supporting Today 4 Tomorrow during Lent and Easter. In 2019, Today 4 Tomorrow raised $300,000 plus.This year, your gift will support people struggling with poverty, first peoples, young people and refugees.
To learn more about Today 4 Tomorrow and the ministries it supports, and to make a donation, please visit
T4T. Thank you for sharing to build a better community for everyone!
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NEXT SUNDAY
Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
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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
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
Bev Humphries
, Peoples' Warden
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