Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

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October 27, 2024

 

8:30 am (in-person) Holy Eucharist

 

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 10:00am service

 

 

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

 

Tuesdays                     10:30 am: Bible Study (see link above)

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

Fridays                         11am – 12.30 pm: Choir Practice

Sat – Oct 26                         10 am: Fall Bazaar

Tues – Oct 29                      7 pm: Parish Council Meeting via Zoom

Sat – Nov 2                          10 am: ODNW, Massey Theatre

Sun – Nov 3                         10 am: Celebration – Brenda Binns ODNW

 

 

NEW THIS WEEK

 

Stewardship Reflection

Mark 10: 46-52. Prepared by Ven. Dr. M. Pollesel

Jesus gives this man his sight. And how does he respond? By following Jesus on the road. A faithful steward is one who sees Jesus and follows down the road he travels.

 

Thank You’s

Welcome and Thank You to The Rev Dr Angus Stuart for presiding at both services this Sunday 27 October, 2024.

 

To the CREW that came on Thursday to clean-up the grounds and the garden.

 

To Kerry Baisley for gifting us two composting bins.

 

To Vancouver Foundation for funding a new roof for the PMC via the Community Prosperity Fund.

Butternut Squash Night: Saturday November 16 from 5.30 pm.

We have an amazing harvest of butternut squashes from the Community Garden.” The Garden Committee” has decided to have an evening of all-things butternut, starting with soup, followed by savory & sweet muffins, cupcakes and possibly some other treats. It will be $8 per person. If interested, please connect with Ruby or Karen so we can ensure that there is enough to eat.

 

UPDATED…Deepening Understanding of Reconciliation

DATES SET …NOVEMBER 9th, 23rd, 30th and DECEMBER 7th – In person

Learn history, listen to experiences, build relationships, and become a good ancestor. This is a course exploring core issues surrounding reconciliation. It looks at the history of The Doctrine of Discovery; Residential Schools; Sixties Scoop; and brings us to today with Being a Good Ancestor.

Anyone who is interested, please contact Anne Anchor deacon@stja.ca

 

 

INFORMATION

 

Treasure4 You at the PMC

Three rooms in the basement are filled with treasures gifted to us.  You will be amazed at what you find!  Crafting materials of all kinds, stuffed animals, Christmas themed items, greeting cards, all kinds of collectable items in sets, new bedding, clothing and kitchen wares.

 

Following the Bazaar, we will be opened for the congregation on Sunday, October 27^th after both services.   Please come, you are bound to find a treasure.

 

 

PWRDF is now ALONGSIDE HOPE

It is now renamed as Alongside Hope. For more info, please go to https://pwrdf.org/our-new-name/

 

ReSponse Team Request

Do you have a small desk and office chair and/or queen sized blanket that you don’t need?

The most recently arrived refugee family sponsored by the deanery ReSponse group is doing very well.  They have been here for four months now and are very happy in their two-bedroom suite in Maple Ridge.

There are a few items that the family would appreciate, however and so we are asking if anyone at church has a small desk and chair or queen size blanket that they would be interested in donating to the family?

If so, please contact Mary, Karlis or Laurie so we can pass the information onto Rev. Pat Ratclife.

Thank you very much for your consideration and support.

 

 

 

Ushers for the 10am service

Urgently needed, to work in pairs, once a month. To welcome and greet parishioners & visitors and hand out the Sunday bulletin.

If you think you would like to offer your time to this important ministry, please contact Bonnie SooChan at 604-945-8465 or e-mail bsoochan@shaw.ca. It would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Out-of-office

                                                        

 

Miranda – Annual Leave 21 – 29 October

 

 

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF ST JOHN’S

Prayers and Pastoral care
There are many ways that this community of St. John’s offers prayers.
Weekly Intercessions in the service. Requests to deacon@stja.ca
Ongoing prayer requests for any concerns one may have. Requests to prayer@stja.ca
Tuesday Evening contemplative prayer and reflection see stja.ca for link
Pastoral Care – Our parish visiting ministry team can be contacted pastoralvisits@stja.ca

 

 

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

 

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost 27, October 2024

Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22); Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

 

All Saints Day 3, November 2024

Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12: 28-34

 

 

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