Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

& Remembrance Sunday

E-Postle

November 13, 2022

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:

Sun – 20 November                Inlet United Church Blessing

Tues – 22 November              Parish Council meeting

Wed – 23 November              ACW Service of Thanksgiving

Sun – 27 November                1^st Sunday of Advent – Bishop’s Visit and Advent Wreath Workshop

Tues – 29 November              Advent discussion #1 at Zoom Bible Study

Sat – 3 December                    Xmas Community Kitchen and Caroling Event

 

NEW THIS WEEK:

Remembrance Sunday

We will be marking Remembrance Sunday at both services this Sunday, November 13 with special prayers (and music at the 10am), and invite all who have poppies to wear them. 

Stewardship Reflection:

Luke 21:5-19 – Reflections on Stewardship, prepared by the Ven. Dr. Michael Pollesel.

“Jesus speaks about the how the beautiful temple will one day be destroyed. As stewards who are called to care for buildings where we gather, are we making the best use of these facilities?” 

Advent Wreath Workshop

During the Bishop’s visit on Nov. 27, after the 10am service, on the stage. 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.

Rector Away

Vivian will be away on spiritual retreat beginning Nov. 15, and returning on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Please connect with Paula at administrator@stja.ca, Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca, or Rich at rectorswarden@stja.ca for time-sensitive parish matters during this time.

For pastoral emergencies, to be connected to the on-call priest, please call Ruby on her cell phone.

We are grateful to the Ven. Dr. John Bailey who will serve as supply clergy next Sunday Nov. 20.  

Parish Advent Program – “From Generation to Generation”

There are countless “ways our lives, histories, actions, and stories are interconnected and woven together. The work of God is always unfolding—in and through us. This Advent, may you remember that you belong—to a story etched into the wrinkles of time, to generations that have come before and will come after, to a love that won’t let you go.” (From the publisher)

This Advent, we will use a daily devotional guide offering Biblical commentary, poetry, visual art, hymns, journaling, and recipes based on this theme.

We will share and discuss our learnings at our Tuesday 10:15am Zoom Bible studies beginning Nov. 29. Our Facebook page will also feature some of the devotional material and invite commentary and reflection.

If there is enough interest, we can also gather on a weeknight or at Sunday coffee hours – please let Vivian know at rector@stja.ca.

There are 3 electronic versions of the devotional guide – a smaller-print one to view on a device and a smaller-print one to print. There is also a large-print version that can be viewed on a device or printed.

Please contact Paula at administrator@stja.ca for the links to the electronic versions or to ask the office to print you a copy (donations are welcome to offset printing and mailing costs).

Inlet United Church Blessing

We are invited to help celebrate Inlet United Church’s new buildings at The Springs on Sunday, Nov. 20, 1pm with a Church Blessing and Tours of the Property. RSVP at office@inletunited.ca.

 

INFORMATION:

Church Calendars

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

ACW Service of Thanksgiving

The ACW will hold a brief service of thanksgiving for four members of the parish and our ACW who died during 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.

“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 by collecting donations of toques, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, chocolates, and souvenirs in a basket at the back of the church. These will be delivered to the Mission and on Christmas Eve, they are brought out to the ships and for the days afterwards.

You may make a monetary donation at https://www.flyingangel.ca/pages/donate

Bishop’s Visit Nov. 27

A menu and sign-up sheets for the reception (after 10am service) is now posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen. Please contact Ruby at peopleswarden@stja.ca if you wish for the menu to be emailed to you.

Natasha MacDonald and Ruby Ng will be presented with their EfM (Education for Ministry) certificates.

Bishop John will meet with Parish Council at 12:30 pm.

Cold Wet Weather Mat Program – the return of a greatly needed program in the Tri-Cities

Orientation December 10^th 9:30-11am at St. Laurence to sign up for the month of January.

There will be many ways to participate…

Volunteer to work 2 hour shifts early morning (5:30-7:30am) and evening (9-11pm)

Provide items – during the month of January we will be seeking donations… more info to come

Anne Anchor will be attending the orientation and can sign up for you if you are unable to attend. Anne can be contacted through deacon@stja.ca

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!

Communion Wine

We have reintroduced communion wine, for those comfortable receiving it. Receiving communion wine is relatively low-risk for COVID, but to minimize risk further, please do not take wine if you are feeling unwell or symptomatic (even better, stay home!). Other precautions 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. Note: intinction is no longer permitted in our diocese as per the bishop.

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.

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: 

We have less than 2 months to the end of our financial year and we are running at a deficit of close to $50,000 by year-end. We are asking that you 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

• 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.

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 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

Readings for November 20, 2022 – The Last Sunday after Pentecost: The Reign of Christ

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79 (canticle in place of Psalm); Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

 

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Rector	The Rev. Vivian Lam	rector@stja.ca	604-936-7762
Deacon	The Rev. Anne Anchor	deacon@stja.ca
Parish Office	Paula Minetti	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