All Saints’ Sunday 

E-Postle

November 6, 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”

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

Program & Worship Updates/Links – https://www.stja.ca/2022/program-updates/ – current information on programs, including Zoom meeting information and the bulletin and scripture readings for Sunday worship. There will be coffee and refreshments after the 10 am service.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

  5 November              Investiture Service, Order of the Diocese of New Westminster

23 November             ACW Service of Thanksgiving

27 November             1^st Sunday of Advent and The Bishop’s Visit

 3 December               Xmas Community Kitchen and Caroling Event

 

NEW THIS WEEK

Daylight Savings Time Begins

A friendly reminder that clocks turn back one hour this weekend… enjoy the extra hour of sleep this Sunday morning Nov. 6!

Communion Wine

We will be reintroducing communion wine this coming Sunday, for those comfortable receiving it. Receiving communion wine is relatively low-risk for COVID, but to minimize risk further, especially in cold/flu season, we ask that anyone symptomatic or not feeling well to refrain from taking wine (even better, stay home!). Other precautions will include: a socially-distanced wine receiving area, only taking off masks in that area, and the chalice being carefully wiped and turned after each use.

You are welcome to continue receiving the bread alone if you wish; as before, please stay masked while receiving and bring the bread back to your seat before consuming.

Stewardship Reflection

Luke 6:20-31 – Sunday by Sunday: Reflections on Stewardship, prepared by the Ven. Dr. Michael Pollesel. “Jesus gives many clues as to what a steward’s life will look like. How many of them would describe the way you live your life?”

Stewardship Pledge Forms

We invite you to return your Financial Pledge Forms by All Saints’ Sunday, November 6, and pray about how you might give of your time and talents in 2023. Download the pledge form from our website.

ACW Service of Thanksgiving

The ACW is a planning a brief service of thanksgiving for four members of the parish and our ACW who died during the years of the pandemic. We will remember Addie Favelle, Joyce Rexin, Marilyn Pollock, and Mickey Marshall and their contribution to the parish family.  It will take place after the ACW meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2pm, followed by a tea in the hall.  If you wish to come, please RSVP to Joanne Walton or Ferne Malcolm.

Church Calendars

Available for purchase at $7 each during coffee hour from Sharon Cooper (8:30am service) and Antoinette Woodman (10:00am service).

Adjusted Office Hours This Week

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day. Office hours this week will be Tuesday Nov. 8 and Thursday Nov. 10, 9am-3pm.

“Christmas at Sea” for the Mission to Seafarers

You can bring a smile to the face of another person, in this case, a seafarer at Christmas. We are showing that we care and are grateful for what they do. We are collecting donations of toques, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, chocolates, and souvenirs.

There is a basket at the back of the church for the items, which will be delivered to the Mission and put into individual bags. On Christmas Eve, they are brought out to the ships and for the days afterwards.

To make a monetary donation you may do so at https://www.flyingangel.ca/pages/donate

Bishop’s Visit

As we prepare for Bishop John’s Visit on Nov. 27, a menu and sign-up sheets for the reception (after 10am service) will be posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen. Should you wish to contribute a dish or 2, you may sign up as an individual, in pairs or as a group. Please contact Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca if you wish for the menu to be emailed to you.

There will be a wreath-making session after the 10am service.

Two graduates of EfM (Education for Ministry) of the parish, Natasha MacDonald and Ruby Ng, who did not have a formal ceremony due to COVID, will also be presented with their certificates at the 10am service.

Nightly Winter Shelter Program… Cold Wet Weather Mat Program

The return of a greatly needed program in the Tri-Cities

St. Laurence Church is hosting the Cold Weather Mat Program for the month of January. There will be an orientation December 10^th, 9:30-11am in the hall at St. Laurence to hear more about the program and have an opportunity to sign up.

There will be many ways to participate…

• volunteering to work 2 hour shifts early morning (5:30-7:30am) and evening (9-11pm) to serve meals, share meals and visit with clients and set up in the evening and clean in the morning
• Also providing:
  • dinners
  • supplies for daily bagged lunches.  We will be collecting juice boxes, granola bars, home baked cookies or bars, pudding or fruit cups, chip bags, and providing sandwiches with protein (meat, cheese, eggs) and a fruit or veggie snack.
  • warm winter clothing – coats, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes or boots, sweaters, shirts, pants, socks (new) and underwear (new)
  • toiletries – shampoo, small soaps, toothbrushes/ paste, floss, deodorants, shaving products, chap stick.

Anne Anchor will be attending the orientation. If you would like to help in some way and are unable to attend the meeting, please contact her at deacon@stja.ca with info about what area you would like to help in and, if applicable, the days and shifts you would be interested in helping with.

Also, a sign-up sheet will be set up after dates are chosen where people can provide supplies for the daily bagged lunches.

Xmas Community Kitchen & Caroling

Save the date for a special Christmas edition of our Community Kitchen, followed by a caroling event on Saturday, Dec. 3, 3:30-5:30pm. More details to come!

BOUQUETS(NEW)

Congratulations

Congratulations to Sheila De Vaal on receiving the Order of the Diocese of New Westminster on 5 November 2022. 

Fall Bazaar

Thank you to all who have contributed and supported the Bazaar. And special thanks go to all volunteers who have laboriously worked many hours to bring the event to you and the community. We were able to raise an amazing $5,007.85!

INFORMATION

Financial Status – August & September, 2022

	August 2022 Actual $	Sept 2022 Actual $	Sept 2022 Budget $	YTD Sept 2022 Actual $	YTD Sept 2022 Budget $
Income	12,119.75	14,676.15	19,241.67	129,953.87	173,175.03
Expenses	19,454.00	18,094.43	192,36.65	162,839.52	173,129.85
Surplus (-) Loss	(7,334.25)	(3,418.28)	5.02	(32,885.65)	45.18
Offering for General Funds	8,244.75	10,881.05	15,166.67	92,431.75	136,500.03
Offering for Property	755.00	685.00	0.00	6,415.00	0.00

Wardens’ Note: 

2 more months to the end of our financial year and contributions are at a lower level than in the past. We’re writing to ensure that everyone is aware of the current financial situation we are facing. Please take some time to prayerfully discern whether you are able to contribute a little more to assist the parish and the wider community as we follow our mission.

Parish Giving

Giving can be made through e-transfer directly to the church account, please contact Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca or Sheila at treasurer@stja.ca for more details.

Church Pews Adjustment

Following feedback, we have yet again moved the pews to allow better accessibility as well as provide a little more space at the centre aisle.  With the reintroduction of communion wine, we are expecting more adjustments may be necessary to accommodate everyone. Feedback to Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca

Deanna’s Departure

Our Office Administrator Deanna Lemke will be leaving us, as she moves out of the area. Her last day will be this Thursday, Nov. 10. Paula Minetti, who was here with us last spring, will be providing temporary office coverage upon her departure.

We are so grateful for Deanna’s wonderful presence and her work supporting all that goes on at St. John’s, and we wish her God’s blessings in her new home. She wanted to let everyone know: “I have enjoyed working with such kind people and am grateful for my time with St. John the Apostle.”

COVID Protocols

We ask that all still remain vigilant in regards to COVID infections. By staying home if you are unwell and letting the clergy or wardens know if you have tested positive, we will avoid further spread in our community. Masks are required at worship.

Readings for November 6, 2022 – All Saints’ Sunday

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1: 11-23; Luke 6: 20-31

Readings for November 13, 2022 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost & Remembrance Sunday

Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12 (canticle in place of Psalm); 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Rector	The Rev. Vivian Lam	rector@stja.ca	604-936-7762
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
Bible Study	Lynne Milner	biblestudy@stja.ca
Building Repairs / Maintenance	Rich Thompson	property@stja.ca
Children’s Ministry/Godly Play		children@stja.ca
E-Postle	Ruby Ng	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