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Jesus On VacationIn this week’s Gospel we read that Jesus went to the districts of Tyre and Sidon. To us, they are merely names of obscure places in the Bible; but in Scripture, location is important. This is the only occasion in his ministry when Jesus was ever outside of Palestine and outside of Jewish territory. If you look up Tyre and Sidon on a map of the world at the time of Jesus, you will discover that they are beautiful locations on the Mediterranean Sea. ... |
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.Join us on Sunday at 10 am for the season after Pentecost while we explore and celebrate how the gift of the Holy Spirit is working through our lives and the church.
Celebrant: The Rev. Seth Enriquez
Readings:
Hymns: Come Thou Font - Link Praise to the Lord, Almighty Link Tell out my soul Link Amazing Grace Link CP #61 - As we gather at yor table Link Be Thou My Vision- Link
Reader: Marlis Greeter: Ed Pianist: Yun |
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Assisting Lahaina, Hawaii.Holy Innocents Episcopal Church was destroyed in the wildfire that destroyed much of Lahaina, Hawaii on the island of Maui. However, they are still worshipping together in spots they can find. The Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii is directing financial resources for the affected communities through their 'A CUP OF COLD WATER' nonprofit. Checks can be sent to the Bishop's discretionary fund, writing Hawaii in the memo line. A lay chaplain in the Episcopal Church, Nancy Shively, was vacationing in Lahaina with her family when the wildfire broke out. She and her family are safe and now back on the mainland. She has attested to both the complete destruction and the endurance of the parishioners of Holy Innocents!
Please continue to keep the people of the island of Maui in your prayers.
Donations to St. Michael’s with “Assisting Lahaina” in the Memo line of your cheque will assist us in forwarding your offering to the appeal.
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Coffee with Rev.Seth.Join us for Coffee with Seth after his last service at St. Michael's on Sunday, August 20th. |
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Howard's farewell lunch.Howard’s final Sunday will be August 27. To celebrate his retirement, we are planning a not-quite-potluck lunch after the service. I (Virginia) would like to ask five cooks to prepare a lasagna big enough to serve 12. Please email me at virginia@gvhaase.com if you are able and willing to do this. Everybody else, please bring a salad. A cake will be ordered from the grocery store.
Blessings - Virginia on behalf of Parish Council
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On August 17th we remember John Stuart.John Stuart (24 February 1740 – 15 August 1811) was a Church of England clergyman, missionary, educator, and Loyalist. He is noted for being the first chaplain of the Legislative Council of Upper Canada, for being the first Anglican priest in what is now Ontario, for building the first church in what is now Kingston, Ontario, and for opening the first grammar school in Upper Canada. |
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Heather Jordan playing a FREE 5pm concert at Shaw Amphitheatre on Aug 29th.Heather Jean Jordan is a singer-songwriter based in Banff, AB. Stunning vocals and sweet ukulele sound meet in this talented chanteuse. Crafted in the traditional folk style, her music is the tune you wake up whistling, the tall tale told by a crackling fire, the sweet song of a meadowlark on a clear summer's day. Finding new inspiration in the Folk genre, Heather Jean will guide you through a magical world where animals speak, mountains move, social justice anthems reign supreme and sing-alongs prove irresistible. Enjoy a sneak peek at songs from Heather Jean's upcoming album 'Some Dappled Night,' set to be released in fall 2023. Centered around the stories we tell ourselves, mythic themes meld with earthly concerns in this nocturnal exploration of our place in the family of things. Soaring vocals, delicate ukulele, and supernatural keys- Think 60's Judy Collins meets David Lynch. |
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Holidays.Please be advised admin won't be working between August 22nd and August 25th as Howard generously approved my little holidays. |
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Diocesan NewsletterThe Diocese of Calgary sends out a e-newsletter every two weeks. To view their most recent newsletter click the button below. |
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Food and Friends has a new way to sign up as a volunteer.Food and Friends has a new way to sign up as a volunteer. Opportunities are listed through July 31. There are lots of openings available. The Food and Friends program is a great way to contribute to a St. Michael’s outreach program and to the community. Consider signing up for one or more weeks by clicking the button. Choose an open activity, hit Save and Continue and enter your email address and phone number. |
