Announcements September 25 - October 1, 2023

Sunday’s Readings: October 1, 2023:

-          St.  John the Divine will not be holding their weekly Bible Study while Rev. Wendy is on leave.

-           Sharon would like to add some perennials to the garden. If you have any extras, could you please bring them to the Church or contact Sharon at 250 964-1251.

-            We would appreciate if people would volunteer to provide flowers for the Altar on Sundays.  Small plants work great and last a few weeks.  Please let Denise (250 562-5611) in the office or Sharon Armistead (250 964-1251) know if you would like to provide anything.

-           St. Michael and All Angels are always looking for help with their lunch bag program.  If you have an hour any weekday from 11:30 – 12:30 Tomorrow August 23rd is the only spot left to fill.  If you are available, please contact St. Michael’s at 250 564-4511

Intercessions this week

- in The Territory of the People - The people of the Scw’exmx Anglican Parish, All Saints, Shulus; St. Philip’s, Nooaitch; St. Catherine’s, Shackan. the Rev Angus Muir, his wife Debbie and their family. Let us keep the people of St. George’s Kamloops in our prayers as they plan their final worship service in their church on September 27th. We pray for new vocations in the church, especially for Bishop-elect Clara Plamondon.

- in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer - The Church of Ireland

- in the Anglican Church of Canada - Bishop-elect Clara Plamondon, clergy, and people of The Territory of the People

-- our Companion Diocese, Montreal - For Bishop Mary Irwin Gibson as she begins her ninth year as Bishop of Montreal.

- in The Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada - The dean, council, and congregations of the Southern Interior Region of the British Columbia Synod.

- ACC/ELCIC - Every child matters. Remember the Indigenous children who did not return home from residential school. For survivors and their families. For truth, healing and reconciliation.

- the Parishes of the North - St. John the Divine (Quesnel), St. Saviours (Barkerville), St. Mark’s (Woodpecker), St. Michael and All Angels, Our Saviours Lutheran Church and Grace Church (Prince George)

- Those who have died in the peace of Christ.

This Week at Grace 

Grace Office is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 am

Wednesday September 27th at 9 am – Holy Eucharist.

Wednesday September 27th at 10 am - Lectionary Bible Study via Zoom.  All welcome!  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89180269170?pwd=UHlMMk1ieG5HSmdvdVpWUzA3akZydz09

Thursday September 28th at 7 pm – Book Study on ZOOM                       https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85961622069?pwd=VDhXVEJZSktGejBnWWVlSTExOEtGQT09

Friday September 29th at 7:00 pm - Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, Patronal Festival of St. Michael’s Parish, at St. Michael's.

Saturday, September 30th at 6:30 pm - Meeting of Sacred Circle ceremony of reconciliation at St. Michael’s, hosted by Street Church, followed by feast of stew and bannock. 

Sunday October 1st at 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist, Rev. George Westgate presiding.

Sunday October 1st at 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist, Rev. George Westgate presiding.

Sunday October 1st at 3:00 pm - Service of Blessing of the Animals.  (Please, because of prevalence of Ophidiophobia, no snakes this time.)

Next Week’s Readings

October 8, 2023 (Thanksgiving): Deuteronomy 8.7-18; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 9.6-15; Luke 17.11-1

Coming Events

Saturday October 7th at 8:00 am - Breakfast Club at Grace

Sunday October 15th at 1:30 pm – Soup Bus at St. Vincent de Paul at 1:30 pm

Wednesday October 18th at 7 pm – Parish Council on ZOOM

Sunday October 29th at 11:30 Hidden Host at Golf & Curling Club 

All Welcome at All Events!