Fifth Sunday in Lent

E-Postle

March 17, 2024

 

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 – http://www.stja.ca/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

 

Coffee/Tea will be served after the 10am service.

 

 

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

 

Tuesdays                    10.30 am: Lenten study (see link above for Tuesday Bible Study)

7:00 pm: Prayer Group (see link above)

Fridays                                   11 am: Choir Practice

 

Thurs – Mar 21          1 pm: ACW meeting

Sun – Mar 24             Palm Sunday –Please come to church wearing red

Thurs – Mar 28         4:00 pm: Maundy Thursday service – feet washing

Fri – Mar 29              1:00 pm: Good Friday

Sun – Mar31              10:00 am: Special Easter Story for children

Wed – Apr 3              10:00am – ACW Coffee Plus

Sat – Apr 13               9 am: Parish Council retreat

Sat – May 11              9.30 am: Mission Conference – Toward a Theology of Land

Sat – May 25              11am: Ron Barnes’ interment @ St Clements, North Van

Sun – May 26             Trinity Sunday – Bishop’s Visit

 

NEW THIS WEEK

Stewardship Reflection          

Prepared by Ven. Dr. M. Pollesel John 12:20-33.

Want God to honour you? “No problem,” says Jesus. The faithful steward will be found wherever Jesus is. Care to join him?

 

 

 

 

Flowers for Easter

We will be decorating the altar with Lilies and are looking for sponsors. If you would like to contribute, it will cost approx. $13 per pot. You may take the Lilies home after Easter Sunday. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church until Easter.

 

Support for Kinsight family

Council set a goal to support a family in need three times a year through Kinsight. If you wish to make a donation to this ministry, please do so by envelope with a notation… for the Kinsight family… and put it on the offertory plate.

Due to exigent circumstances, we are also supporting a new family. This dear family have been displaced, losing their home to fire. They are a family of four: mother, father and two children (3 and 5). What is needed most at this time is gift cards and some essential house items. Please hold this family in prayer.

Of note: For now, the family is living in a motel room. So, we are unable to give them large items. But if you wish to donate some items; such as a simple can opener or dinner ware/cutlery for 4, or bath products/towels and a few child-friendly items; there will be a donation box at the back of the church.  We already have, some dish clothes, tea towels and cooking utensils.

Questions can be directed to Christine and Karlis Kesans at  chris.kesans@gmail.com

 

Easter Sunday – Church for the Children

10 am – We will be offering a reading of a special Easter Story …God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Town Bergen… with on screen images. The children will have a craft activity during the readings and sermon time. There will also be an Easter egg hunt along with a gift bag for each child present.

 

Coffee Plus (formerly Coffee & Crafts)

Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00.

ACW first gathering under the new name of Coffee Plus. Will start with a brief meditation, enjoy coffee and a discussion time.  This maybe about the upcoming Spring Tea, any concerns we may have in or about the parish or just a time of fellowship and sharing.  Everyone one is welcome to join us.  If you have any questions, see Ferne or any ACW member.

 

 

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF ST JOHN’S

Vignettes from parishioners of the parish being offered throughout the year of the 125^th Anniversary celebrations. If you are asked to offer one week, please accept so that we may get to know a bit more about our friends in the pews. Please forward a written copy to news@stja.ca thereafter. These will be posted in the E-Postle as well as a compilation for print later in the year.

INFORMATION

Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10:30am.

The Bible Study Group will be studying a book this Lent titled Healing our Broken Humanity by Grace Kim and Graham Hill – Practices for Revitalizing the Church and Renewing the World.

 

 

Mission Conference – Toward a Theology of Land

May 11: 9:30am-3:00pm @ St. Mark’s, Ocean Park

You are invited to one of the largest biannual gatherings of the diocese of New Westminster. The Mission Conference is the key social and learning event held every other year when Synod is not in session. It is open and free to all members of the parishes and not just clergy and synod delegates.

Following the 2023 Synod discussions about housing and homelessness, the Mission Conference planners chose as this year’s theme: Toward a Theology of Land. Presenters: Richard Leggett, Mari Joerstad, and Katherine Murray are all local, ordained, and lay leaders, with rich experience in teaching and reflecting a thoughtful, God-centred understanding of land, as well as walking with churches who are seeking to steward their lands and buildings for God’s mission in the world.

Registration is free and lunch will be provided.

 

Nominations for the Order of The Diocese of New Westminster

It is time now to nominate our next exceptional parish leader.

The purpose of the Order is to honour and give special recognition to lay members of the Diocese who have given outstanding service over a significant period of time in their volunteer ministry.

Information on eligibility criteria and nomination from can be found at https://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/programs/odnw-order-of-the-diocese-of-new-westminsterhttps://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/programs/the-odnw

Should you wish to nominate someone, please let Rev Miranda know at interim@stja.ca by 2 April, 2024.

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT ST. JOHN’S

 

Flower Chart for 2024

This is up in 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

17 March 2024 Fifth Sunday in Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

 

24 March 2024 The Sunday of Passion: Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1–11; Psalm 31:9–16; Philippians 2:5–11; Mark 15:1–39