Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

E-Postle

November 19, 2023

 

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

 

This Week’s Worship & Programs – https://www.stja.ca/2023/program-updates/ – current information on what’s going on at St. John’s, including Zoom links and bulletin and scripture readings for Sunday worship.

 

Click here for contact info for parish ministries

 

There will be Coffee hour following the 10am service.

 

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS:

Tues – Nov. 21                   10:15am – Bible Study on Zoom (see link above)

                                             7pm – Prayer group on Zoom (see link above)

 

Wed – Nov 22             9.30-11.30 am – Wednesday morning prayers

Tues – Nov 28             7pm – Parish Council Meeting via Zoom

Sun – Dec. 3^rd             After 10:00 am service: Advent Wreath workshop

Sun – Dec 10               After 10 am service: Bazaar Revisited

Thurs – Dec 14            1 pm: ACW Pizza Lunch and Hampers for Seniors

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 

Stewardship Reflection

Prepared by Ven. Dr. Michael Pollesel.        Matthew 25:14-30

There’s a lesson for each of us in the story Jesus tells us. Whether we care to recognize them or not, each of us has been given one or more gifts( abilities, skills, and talents). It seems to me that, one of the points Jesus is trying to make here is that it’s what we do with our gifts that will determine how God deals with us. So, what are you doing with what you’ve been given.

 

Bazaar Revisited and Bid on a Quilt

We will have a few tables out on Sunday December 10, for pre-Christmas shopping.

There is also an opportunity to bid on a small quilt, with squares quilted by Mickey Marshall and lovingly put together with fabric that was Mickey’s, and made into a small lap quilt suitable to decorate the back of your favourite chair. The quilt will be on display from November 26. Details on how to bid will be posted with the quilt.

 

Update on Calendars

We are sorry to report that we received word from Toronto and there’s yet another delay.  The calendars are expected to be mailed late December only, or even early January.  This is the first time ever there’s been issues with the printing.  Apparently, the printing is done offshore, hence the delay.  We thank you for your patience.

 

ACW – donations to the Mission to Seafarers

We are still collecting items for the Mission to Seafarers for their ‘Christmas at Sea’ outreach. Donations of toques, gloves, neck warmers (no scarves please), toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, chocolates and candy will be very much appreciated. These will be delivered to the Mission which will distribute them among the seafarers who come into the Vancouver port over the Christmas Season.

Please leave your donations in the baskets at the back of the church. The deadline for donations is December 10.

If you wish to make a monetary donation, you can do so at: https://www.flyingangel.ca/pages/donate

 

 

Community Garden

We will have one last session to rake the leaves onto the plot designated for the Indigenous plants garden. Come and join us on Sunday November 19 at 2 pm.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION

Advent Wreath Workshop

On December 3, First Sunday of Advent, after the 10am service. The wreath foundation in a container, and greenery will be provided. Please feel free to bring any interesting foliage from your garden, clippers or pruning shears, and 5 candles (these are usually purple or blue, but white can be used). We will be collecting donations for costs of materials. Please talk to Ann Adair-Austin for further information.

 

Pastoral Visiting Ministry

If you or another parishioner you know would benefit from a visit, a phone call, or any help the team can offer please do get in touch with Joanne Walton at terrywalton@telus.net or our interim priest Angus Stuart at interim@stja.ca  If you feel you might be interested in joining this team, please connect with Joanne or Angus for more information.

 

Spring Street Community Kitchen
The Spring Street Community Kitchen will be hosting one last event in 2023 and that will be a “cookie jar” making party followed by Christmas carolling at St. John’s Anglican Church (Port Moody) on Saturday, December 9th at 3pm. MORE details to come about how you can contribute to this event. Cookie jars and proceeds will be donated to the SFU Campus Ministry which will host food pantries for students in the new year. We are going to need supplies and volunteers to help us before we open the doors to all who want to purchase jars and sing, so please save the date and help us make this event a success!

 

E-Postle entries

Please send all requests to Rohini at news@stja.ca by Wednesday 5 pm.

St. John’s 125^th Anniversary in 2024

We are still calling for volunteers for the above celebrations. Sign-up sheets are up in the hall for volunteers to take the lead on the planned events.

Please connect with peopleswarden@stja.ca if you are interested in being part of this momentous occasion, either to lead, or take part in planning and making it happen.

 

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ST. JOHN’S

 

Flower Chart for 2023

This is up at the Narthex (at the back of the church, by the chapel).  Should you wish to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or give in memory of a loved one, please consider signing up to donate flowers for the altar.

 

Parish Giving

Donations may be made by cheques, PADs or through e-transfer directly to the church account. Please contact Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca or Sheila at treasurer@stja.ca for more details. You may also give via PayPal/credit card via our website.

              

READINGS

November 19, 2023, Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30

 

November 26, 2023, Last Sunday of Pentecost Reign of Christ

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46