Announcements October - October 11, 2026

“Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?”

And he was speechless.

- Matthew 22:12

If you have a Pastoral concern, please contact Grace Parish Office, 250-562-5611

Grace Anglican Church Office Hours

Regular office hours at Grace are the same as Rev. George’s hours for the time being. 

Rev. George’s Hours at Grace

Tuesdays – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. By appointment 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays – 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. By appointment 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday’s Readings: October 11, 2026, the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost; Harvest Thanksgiving

Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Psalm 65; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Luke 17:11-19

Parish Notes

• Wednesday Lectionary Bible Study is on pause until November.
• Bishop Clara has announced that Rev. George Westgate will transfer to Anglican Lytton Parishes and Scw’exmx (Shulus) Parishes effective November 1, 2026.  We treasure Rev. George’s ministry among us since 2023 and we will miss him and his family. Bishop Clara will visit us soon and begin discussions for our future ministry. Rev. George’s last service with us at Grace will be Sunday, October 18.
• The Westgate Farewell Luncheon will be held on October 17 at noon at St. Michael’s and All Angels.  We have been tasked with bringing appetizers and salads.  If you are planning to attend and can bring either appies or salad, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church.
• Starting September 15th and going to October 15th, the Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre food drive for the UNBC food bank will begin.  They suggest box cereal and high protein foods such as tinned fish, tinned meat, dried or canned beans, etc. 
• Rev. George celebrates Holy Eucharist at Grace Church on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.
• Please note that the next Fireside Chats and Julian Gatherings at St. Michael’s to be determined.
• Forward Day by Day August, September & October are available in the office - $2.00; New Anglican Journal is in and at the back of the Church; Pamphlet for Indigenous Hope Christian Radio also on bulletin board.

• As Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church now worship at Grace Church, we’re excited to let you know about their events, including

  - Food Bank: Tuesdays, 10AM - Noon. Our Saviour’s Food Bank would welcome help from anyone from Grace who has time to offer on Tuesdays.

• Please leave a note in the office or a voicemail at 250-562-5611 or fill out a prayer request form if you would like to keep a person and or family on the prayer list for an extended period of time.
• Bible riddle:  Who in the Bible had no parents?
• All year round we at Grace support several helping organizations including New Hope Society and Shepherd's Corner. New Hope Society provides a drop-in center, food and warm clothing to female sex trade workers and Shepherd’s Corner provides warm clothing and food for inadequately housed people. New Hope clients always need warm clothing, especially footwear and women’s small underwear as well as healthy hand snacks.  Shepherd’s Corner distribute snacks, clothing, especially winter coats, warm socks and boots, and warm gloves. Donations in kind can be put in the baskets at the rear of the church and cash donations can be made through your regular offering.
• We encourage people to sign up to set up coffee and goodies following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sundays.  Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the back of the church.
• 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 Chris (250 562-5611) in the office or Sharon Armistead (250 964-1251) know if you would like to provide anything.
• Forward Day by Day August, September & October are in the office - $2.00
  New Anglican Journal available at the rear of the sanctuary and Pamphlet for Indigenous Hope Christian Radio on bulletin board.

Intercessions this week

• in The Territory of the People - Bishop Clara Plamondon; the people of St. Alban’s, Ashcroft and Hilda’s Spences Bridge, Interim Priest, the Rev. Martina Duncan, the Rev. Canon Lois Petty (Deacon), and their families. 
• in The Anglican Cycle of Prayer - The Anglican Church of Burundi.
• in The Anglican Church of Canada - The Rt. Rev. David Lehmann, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Caledonia. 
• in our Companion Diocese (Montreal) - Pray for the work of the Strategic Planning Committee in the Diocese of Montreal, and for fruitful new ministry initiatives in our parishes.
• in the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada - The dean, council, and congregations of the North Region of the British Columbia Synod.
• in the Moravian Church of Canada - The people and ministries of the Mission Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• in the Anglican Church in Canada, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Moravian Church of Canada Together - For people and ministries working to address issues of poverty, homelessness, and affordable housing.
• Parishes of the North - St. John the Divine (Quesnel), St. Saviours (Barkerville), St. Michael and All Angels, Our Saviours Lutheran Church and Grace Church (Prince George).
• Our Clergy – Rev. George and Rev. Ann Westgate, Rev. Peter Zimmer and Lela, Rev. Wendy and Ken McRae, Rev. Deacon Karen Dougan, and their families.
• Those who have died and those who mourn.

Please leave a note in the office or a voicemail at 250-562-5611 for any new or extended prayer requests.

Events This Week

September 15 through October 15 - the Interfaith Spiritual Care Centre food drive for the UNBC food bank.  Most needed donations are box cereal and high protein foods such as tinned fish, tinned meat, dried or canned beans, etc. Please leave your donations in the UNBC ISCC basket at the back of the church.

Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. George Westgate.

Thursday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. - Book Study, Alive, Loved, & Free:  Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard by Rev. Kyle Norman.  The book is available on Amazon (Alive, Loved, & Free:  Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard:  Norman, Rev. Kyle, Harvey, Michael:  978099363 7612:  Books – Amazon.ca)   Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398197851?pwd=yaOGi17LJkb8kqlhMrsVvYUrk1EWIx.1

Meeting ID: 813 9819 7851
Passcode: 984060 

PLEASE NOTE:  The session opens at 6:45 p.m. for anyone who wants to visit and we will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion with Reserved Sacrament.

Sunday, October 11 at 11:30 a.m. - WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON. Anyone wanting to contribute to this time of fellowship, please contact Val.

Next Sunday’s Readings: October 18, 2026, the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22

Coming Events

Saturday,  October 17 at noon - The Westgate Farewell Luncheon Potluck at St. Michael’s and All Angels. Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board.

Sunday, October 18 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. George Westgate.  This will Rev. George’s last service at Grace.

October 18 and October 25 at 12:30 - Our Saviour’s Worship Service with Lauren Aldred.

Mondays - October 19th and November 2nd - Prayer Group at Grace Church.  These Groups consist of one hour of contemplative prayer.

Sunday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. - Soup Bus at St. Vincent de Paul.

 Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. - Grace Church Parish Council meeting via Zoom.

Sunday, October 25 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. - Holy Communion with Reserved Sacrament.

Sunday, November 1 at 8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. Wendy McRae.

Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. - Grace and Our Saviour’s Combined Holy Eucharist with Rev. Wendy McRae using Anglican Liturgy.

ALL  ARE  WELCOME  AT  ALL  EVENTS