E-Postle, June 5, 2022

E-Postle, June 5, 2022

Pentecost Sunday
E-Postle
June 5, 2022

“The Parish of St. John the Apostle is called to be
*             A Spirited Community at the heart of Port Moody
*             transformed through the experience of the presence of Christ
*             and sent out to share God’s Love”

 

If you have submissions for the E-Postle, please email them to Kathy by Wednesday 9:00pm at news@stja.ca.

 New this week….

Pentecost Red

In celebration of Pentecost this Sunday, June 5th, we invite everyone to wear something red to our Zoom worship services, to represent the power and presence of the Holy Spirit!

EfM Graduate

We have a solo Education for Ministry graduate in the diocese this year. That person is, our one and only RUBY NG. Please take a moment to congratulate Ruby on this achievement of completing this four year program of Theological Education. When the Bishop visits in the fall, Ruby will be presented her certificate.

Upcoming Indigenous Events at Noons Creek

June 11th    10:00 to 1:00 Spindle Whorl Workshop with Chrystal Sparrow

June 18th    1:00 – 3:00 Artist Sharing with Debra Sparrow

June 21st National Indigenous Day    Various events being planned throughout the day in Port Moody. More info to follow

Lunch

ACW windup lunch will be held at Pasta Polo on Barnet Highway on June 16th at 12 noon. They will offer set menus. All women of the parish are invited. Please contact Alma by email (ACW@stja.ca) by June 9th to facilitate reservations.

From last week…

Volunteers are required for:

Stewardship Committee. Contact Geri Grigg at parishcouncilsecretary@stja.ca.

Altar Guild. Brenda Binns or any member of the Altar Guild.

Altar Flowers. Should you have a birthday, anniversary or remembering of a loved one and wish to celebrate with flowers for the altar, please contact Brenda Binns or any member of the Altar Guild.

June 18, 2022 2-4 pm

Rev Dr. Angus Stuart will present “A CONTEMPORARY DRAMATIZATION OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK”.  Tickets @ $15 will be on sale from 1 June, 2022. Contact peopleswarden@stja.ca  to purchase tickets.

Security System 

To all keyholders. The new system has more sensors around the building than before and the alarm will go off if it is not un-armed properly. Please contact the wardens for instructions to avoid false alarms.

THIS ISSUE AT A GLANCE

*Updated announcement this week

  • Upcoming Dates
  • Worship & Prayer:
    • *Pentecost Red
    • Ongoing Pastoral Care & Support
  • Formation:
    • Contemporary Dramatization of the Gospel of Mark
  • Stewardship:
    • *Stewardship Reflection
  • Parish Matters:
    • Vivian’s Medical Leave
    • *Financial Status for April 2022
    • Current Parish Office & Buildings Status
    • Parish Giving
    • Ongoing Updates Pages
  • Parish Ministries:
    • *Anglican Church Women (“A.C.W.”) Wind up Lunch
    • Food Bank Report
  • Community News:
    • *Upcoming Indigenous Events at Noons Creek
    • Spring Street Community Kitchen
  • Weekly Devotions:
    • *Prayer Cycle
    • *Scripture Readings
  • Important Contact Information

UPCOMING DATES

Note: All gatherings below take place online via Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
(Visit https://www.stja.ca/2022/program-updates/ for connection information)

Sunday, June 5                       8:30am (in-person only) & 10:00am (in-person + Zoom) – Holy Eucharist

https://zoom.us/j/542312325?pwd=R3FKTnZ4WUU1YUFveCtzOUljM2FLZz09
                                               Meeting ID: 542 312 325
Password: 010729

Sunday, June 5                       following 10:00am service – Informal Zoom  “Coffee Hour”
Tuesday, June 7                      10:15am–12noon – Bible Study
Tuesday, June 7                      7:00pm–8:00pm – Prayer Group
Thursday, June 16                  12:00pm – Anglican Church Women (“A.C.W.”) Wind up Lunch
Saturday, June 18                   4:00pm – A Contemporary Dramatization of the Gospel of Mark

WORSHIP & PRAYER

*Pentecost Red

In celebration of Pentecost this Sunday, JUNE 5th, we invite everyone to wear something red to our Zoom worship services, to represent the power and presence of the Holy Spirit!

Ongoing Pastoral Care & Support

We invite and encourage you to reach out to any of the other parish resources described at http://www.stja.ca/2022/e-postle-ongoing-announcements#pastoralcare, if and as you need.

FORMATION

A Contemporary Dramatization of the Gospel of Mark   

The Rev Dr. Angus Stuart will present “A Contemporary Dramatization of the Gospel of Mark”. June 18th 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets will be on sale for $15 starting this Wednesday, June 1st. Contact peopleswarden@stja.ca  to purchase tickets.

Flyers for this fundraiser by will be handed out at Sunday services.

STEWARDSHIP

*Stewardship Reflection

From Sunday by Sunday Reflections on Stewardship prepared by the Ven. Dr. Michael Pollesel.

John 14:8-17, 25-27
“The world isn’t able to accept this Spirit,” Jesus tells his followers. Why? Because the world is too preoccupied with things that have little or no lasting value. What about us?

PARISH MATTERS

Vivian’s Medical Leave

Vivian’s medical leave began on Saturday, April 23. The change in plans for treatment will likely mean that her medical leave will be extended beyond June 30th.

We are grateful to have with us the Rev. Dr. Angus Stuart, who will be working part-time at 2 ½ days a week over the next while. Stuart can be contacted at interim@stja.ca or 672-515-8788.

During Vivian’s leave, she will not be checking her rector@stja.ca email and will convey any relevant updates to the parish via Deacon Anne, and Wardens Ruby and Rich. She may occasionally reach out, as needed, to those who have offered assistance with rides or other personal support, but otherwise, will trust that everyone at St. John’s will hold her in our prayers while she is away. If you would like to reach Vivian with a personal message during her leave, feel free to check in with Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca.

*Financial Status for April 2022

Due to vacation schedules, the April 2022 financials are not approved.  Once the financials have been approved, they will be posted.

Current Parish Office & Buildings Status

Please read the current status of Worship, Parish Office, Small Groups, and Outside User Groups at http://www.stja.ca/2022/e-postle-ongoing-announcements#buildingstatus

Parish Giving

Thank you to all who have continued with your offerings via PADs and cheques. If you wish to e-transfer your contributions directly to the church account, please contact Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca or Sheila at treasurer@stja.ca for more details. There are also links on our website at https://www.stja.ca/supporting-st-johns/ if you would prefer to donate by PayPal or Credit Card.

Ongoing Updates Pages

There are 2 important pages on our parish website which will be updated regularly as we have new information (links to both pages can also be found at the top of our homepage www.stja.ca):

  1. Program & Worship Updates/Links – https://www.stja.ca/2022/program-updates/
  2. Updates on Covid-19 at St. John’s –  https://www.stja.ca/2022/updates-re-coronavirus/

PARISH MINISTRIES

*Anglican Church Women (“A.C.W.”) Wind up Lunch

ACW windup lunch will be held at Pasta Polo on Barnet Highway on June 16th at 12 noon. They will offer set menus. All women of the parish are invited. Please contact Alma by email (ACW@stja.ca) by June 9th to facilitate reservations.

Food Bank Report

Please visit http://www.stja.ca/2022/e-postle-ongoing-announcements#foodbank for current information on the Food Bank.

COMMUNITY NEWS

*Upcoming Indigenous Events at Noons Creek

June 11th    10:00 to 1:00 Spindle Whorl Workshop with Chrystal Sparrow
June 18th    1:00 – 3:00 Artist Sharing with Debra Sparrow
June 21st National Indigenous Day    Various events being planned throughout the day in Port Moody. More info to follow

Spring Street Community Kitchen

Donations in support of our Spring Street Community Kitchen are being re-gifted to the communities we serve. Donations can be given via https://www.stja.ca/supporting-st-johns/; please designate your gift to our Community Kitchen project.

(The Spring Street Community Kitchen is a partnership between St. John’s and Inlet United Church – be sure to like and follow us at https://www.facebook.com/SpringStreetCommunityKitchen.)


WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

*Prayer Cycle

The Anglican Church of Canada – the Most Rev. Linda Nicholls, Primate, and the Rt. Rev. Sidney Black, Interim National Indigenous Bishop.

The Province of BC and Yukon – The Most Rev. Lynne McNaughton, Metropolitan.

The Diocese of New Westminster – the Rt. Rev. John Stephens, Bishop.

And this week:

  • St. Augustine, Marpole – The Rev. Katherine Hough, The Rev. Christine Magrega .
  • St. Mary the Virgin, South Hill – The Rev. Expedito Farinas.
  • St. Mary the Virgin, Sapperton – The Revd. Arvin Amayag.
  • The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada – National Bishop Susan Johnson, BC Synod Bishop Kathy Martin.
  • The brothers and sisters who share our worship space: The Port Moody Korean Presbyterian Church.

*Readings for June 5, 2022 – Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35, 37b; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17, 25-27

*Readings for June 12, 2022 – Trinity Sunday

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Interim Priest-in-Charge The Rev. Dr. Angus Stuart interim@stja.ca 604-936-7762 (church vmail) / 672-515-8788 (cell)
Deacon The Rev. Anne Anchor deacon@stja.ca
Parish Office Deanna Lemke administrator@stja.ca 604-936-7762

(No drop-in visitors at this time – please make an appointment to come in.  

General office hours are Tues/Thurs/Fri, 10am-2pm, but may occasionally change.)

Rector’s Warden Rich Thompson rectorswarden@stja.ca
People’s Warden Ruby Ng peopleswarden@stja.ca
Treasurer Sheila De Vaal treasurer@stja.ca
Envelope Secretary Antoinette Woodman & (Asst. Env. Secretary) May Fung envelopesecretary@stja.ca
Parish Council Geri Grigg, Secretary parishcouncilsecretary@stja.ca
Altar Guild Brenda Binns altarguild@stja.ca
Anglican Church Women Alma Oldenburg ACW@stja.ca 604-788-2562
Bible Study Lynne Milner biblestudy@stja.ca
Building Repairs / Maintenance Rich Thompson property@stja.ca
Children’s Ministry/Godly Play Christina Anchor children@stja.ca
E-Postle Kathy De Vaal news@stja.ca
Food Bank foodbank@stja.ca
Parish Visiting Ministry Joanne Walton/Alma Oldenburg pastoralvisits@stja.ca
Prayer Circle Sue Elliott prayer@stja.ca
Prayer Shawls Rosa Weisensel administrator@stja.ca
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