St Thomas is currently closed for in-person
worship. Please follow us Online at Facebook, YouTube, or the Church
website, for all services at
http://stthomasstittsville.ca/Homilies.html
which will be posted Sunday morning. Please call before coming in.
Rain Barrels:
Spread the word, St Thomas will be selling rain barrels this spring, our
official ordering site has launched
https://rainbarrel.ca/stittsvillefriendlyanglicans/
Our sale will conclude June 12, 2021.
Please read our Rain Barrel information by clicking
here.
Thank you to all those who contributed to the last edition of the People’s
Pulpit. As I began to think about the next edition of The People’s Pulpit;
the news of the Stay at Home extension was announced. I had thought about
using the theme of rebirth in this next issue but as I worked in my garden
and listened to the birds I thought about the happiness I feel in our
garden. Psalm 16:11 says: “You make known to me the path of life; you will
fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right
hand.”
We find our happiness in different places, doing different things. For some
it is people, or writing, others quilt, sew, or bake. For others it is
construction, gardening or outdoor pursuits. God has given us each gifts,
talents and the ability to see things differently. It can be a memory that
brings a smile. Please share something that makes you happy with us in the
next issue. Please send your submissions to Mary Anne Reinhard at
mareinhard1@outlook.com by May
10th or if you have a question, my phone number is 613 838 5781.
Fundscrip:
the next Fundscrip order will be placed on Sunday May 2nd. Please send orders by email to
Nicole or
Jodi
Prayer & Pint: Will be meeting through zoom on Thursday May 6th at 7:15 PM
please contact the office or William at
613-836-2876 for the zoom invitation.
Wednesday Virtual Bible Study: at
7:00 PM. We will start with a short Evening prayer service. Please
contact William Passmore at 613-836-2876 or the Church Office if you would
like to join us. The meeting will be on Zoom. Alternatively if you would
like to study at home, William would send you a copy of the study.
Outreach:
Your empty wine bottles and beer cans or bottles can help an 11 year old Stittsville boy, Jack Brown, battling major medical expenses due to a rare
and life-limiting disorder affecting multiple organ systems. To arrange
contactless pickup (on your porch or at the end of your driveway) between
now and April 30, call Bonnie McNally at 613-831-0968, email
pbmcnally@bell.net
or Mary Passmore at 613-836-2876, email
cpassmore@sympatico.ca
Outreach: During this pandemic, Centre 454, The Well and St Luke's Table have
continued to support folks in need following Ottawa Public Health
directives. Their services and hours have expanded to meet the needs of
folks utilizing our day programs, such as showers, laundry and meals to name
a few. They are reaching out asking for donations of: Shampoo /Conditioner
- travel size is ideal, not necessary.
Disposable
Razors
M/W underwear,
-med/large
M/W socks
Body wash -
travel size is ideal, not necessary
towels
mini packs of
tissue
lip balm
Due to these exceptional
times, they are respectfully asking for new items only. These items can be
dropped off. Please contact Bonnie McNally at 613-831-0968 or
pbmcnally@bell.net
for pickup or drop off details.
St. Vincent Volcano Relief:
The Anglican Church of Canada is linked to the Church of the Province of the
West Indies through our membership in Anglican Communion. PWRDF is
partnering with Anglicans in that area to help fund relief efforts for those
displaced by the recent volcanic eruption in St. Vincent. To learn more and
to donate, please visit: https://pwrdf.org/pwrdf-accepting-donations-for-people-displaced-by-st-vincent-volcano-eruption/
This week in our parish we pray for:
Warren & Audrey Blackburn;
Susan Blackhall;
Jason, Aileen, Colston &
Azalea Blakeney;
Cliff Board;
Jason, Amanda, Victoria &
Chloe Boone.
We pray for the sick
and those in need of healing: