E-Postle June 26, 2022

Third Sunday after Pentecost
E-Postle
June 26, 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 news@stja.ca by Wednesday 9:00pm

Upcoming Events

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 26                      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 26                       following 10:00am service – Informal Zoom  “Coffee Hour”
Tuesday, June 28                     10:15am–12noon – Bible Study
Tuesday, June 28                      7:00pm–8:00pm – Prayer Group

New This Week

Holy Communion

A gentle reminder to everyone to please remain seated during service and allow your ushers to guide you to the table.

In Person Coffee Hour

Coffee and Refreshments will be served after the 10 am service.

Thank You

We would like to extend our gratitude to the Rev Dr. Angus Stuart for his generosity in offering his performance of the “Gospel of Mark” on June 18, 2022. This 2-hour one-man show had the audience spellbound. Proceeds of the funds raised will go toward AV enhancements.

Traffic Pattern Changes

Please do not enter Spring Street from Douglas. No right or left turns to enter. This is now a traffic calmed street. Turn on Elgin to come onto Spring Street behind the church.

Update on Interim

We are pleased to advise that Angus will be able to remain with us during the extension of Vivian’s leave to July 31st

This Weeks Calendar

(all Zoom links at Program and Worship updates above)

Sunday	worship in person/Zoom	8:30 and 10:00
Tuesday	Parish Council	7:00pm
	Prayer Group	7:00pm
Wednesday	Bible Study	10:30am
Thursday	Choir practice (in person)	7:00pm

 

Ongoing….

Volunteers are required for ….

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

Altar Guild. Brenda Binns at brenda.binns@hotmail.com

Altar Flowers. The Altar Guild would like to draw your attention to the flower chart in the Narthex by the Chapel door. Please consider signing up to place flowers at the Altar in loving memory of a family member, or friend, or to recognize a special occasion. A member of the Altar Guild will contact you the week before the date you have chosen to see what type of flowers you would like and also the wording for the Bulletin.

Security System

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

Pastoral Care & Support

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

STEWARDSHIP

*Stewardship Reflection

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

Luke 9:51-62
The life of a steward isn’t for those who want it easy. It requires discipline and single-mindedness. Each of us can come up with some excuse or other as to why it’s not for us.

PARISH MATTERS

Vivian’s Medical Leave

Vivian’s medical leave has been extended to July 31^st.  Angus/Anne will provide an update when available. If you would like to reach out to Vivian with a personal message during her leave, feel free to check in with peopleswarden@stja.ca.

Financial Status for April 2022

The financial status for April 2022 will be posted once they are approved.

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  peopleswarden@stja.ca  or  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.

 

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. David/St. Paul, Powell River – The Rev. Faun Harriman, The Rev. Ronald Berezan, The Rev. Taras Pakholchuk.
• The Legal Officers of the Diocese – George Cadman, Q.C., ODNW, Chancellor; Kevin Smith, ODNW, Vice-Chancellor; Donald Paul, ODNW, Registrar; Jennifer Dezell, ODNW, Legal Assessor
• 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 26, 2022 – Third Sunday After Pentecost

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62

 

*Readings for July 3, 2022 – Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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
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