St. Luke's Anglican Church, Hornepayne Ontario

Our next service will be Sunday, November 15th, at 11am, a service of Holy Communion.

The next service at St. Luke's will be one of Morning Prayer and Remembrance on Sunday, November 8th, at 11am.

Our next service will be Sunday, November 1st at 11am for All Saints' Day. It will be a communion service. **The service will be followed by a parish meeting that I will be brief but important.** Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour! Next Sunday it is "Fall Back" time. Please pray for all infected in the Hearst area and all who struggle with COVID-19.

Clarification re: Recent case and bulletins. The Porcupine Health Unit has reported two separate situations in the last couple of days and this has caused some ...confusion. The two situations are unrelated. A positive COVID-19 case was reported for the Hearst/Hornepayne area on the morning of October 15th as part of the Daily Update. This individual is at home in self-isolation. Two bulletins were reported on October 14th and 15th regarding a positive test result that was received as part of surveillance testing within long term care homes outside of the Hearst/Hornepayne area. This test was further investigated. Based on the investigation, it has been determined that this individual does not meet the definition of a confirmed case of COVID-19 and will not be counted as a positive case.

Our next service will be Sunday, October 18th at 11 am for St. Luke's Day. See you all then.

Our next service will be this Sunday, October 4th, at 11am in which we will observe Harvest Thanksgiving (by Tradition the first Sunday in October; National Thanksgiving is secular and it is observed next week.) Pandemic protocols will be in place. See you then.

One of our daughters shared this with us. Sadly, some of it is all too true. Clergy are being asked, why aren't we having public worship services yet, other... churches are? For some, they have staff to help, including professional cleaners, secretaries, custodians. For some, sourcing approved cleaners and supplies has been easier. Orders placed months ago are still on back order, for others. For some, there is only one building in the parish. For others there are three or more buildings. Some are being asked - this doesn't apply to all churches, does it? Yes, yes it does. Some are being asked - we have the pews, can't we just sit where we used to? Maybe yes, maybe no. There are careful plans about which pews can be used and which ones can't. Some churches that have seating for 100+, will only be able to have 30 (sometimes, even fewer) because of distances. Some with smaller, tighter spaces, will only be able to house even fewer worshipers - and, this is no small hurdle. Identifying people to volunteer to take on new tasks - disinfection and deep cleaning after each service, greeting people and asking screening questions, keeping a list of all in attendance and their contact information. Putting all of this in place takes time and careful planning. Things will be drastically different - but, it is out of a deep love and concern for each other that due care and diligence is taking place. Promise you - no one wants to be back worshiping together more than our clergy. Finally, no, not all are back to public worship yet - some are taking longer for very specific reasons. Our clergy are hearing the hearts of those who want to get back right away AND those who are very frightened about it. Ask - but, be willing to listen, too. See more

My thanks to the people of St. Luke's Hornepayne for they way they deported themselves this morning in our reopening service. In spite of the strangeness of masks, distancing, no hymns, no chalice, etc. the congregation observed all protocols without complaint. We had a meaningful return to worship.

Please pray for students and teachers going back to school. We do so every year, but this year prayer seems more urgent than ever.

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, August 30th, Pentecost XIII, are as follows: Exodus 3: 1-15, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12: 9-21, and... Matthew 16: 21-28. The Propers are in the BAS on page 377. NEXT SUNDAY services resume in Hornepayne at 11am!****** On SEPTEMBER 13th services resume in Hearst at 11am and in Constance Lake at 2pm!*************************** See you then! Blessings to all, Phelan+ See more

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, Pentecost XII, are as follows: Exodus 1:8- 2:10, Psalm 138, Romans 12: 1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20. The Propers are found on page 375 of the BAS. Thank you, Blessings to all, Phelan+

For people for whom I have no email address, the readings for Sunday, August 16th, 2020, Pentecost XI, are as follows: Genesis 45: 1-15, Psalm 67, Romans 11: 1,2a- 29-32, and Matthew 15: 21-28. The Propers are found on page 374. Blessings to all, Phelan+

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, August 9th, 2020, Pentecost X, are as follows: Genesis 37: 12-28, Psalm 85: 8-13, Romans 10: 5-15, and Matthew 14: 22-33. Propers are on page 372 of the BAS. Blessings to all, Phelan+

Please pray for the person in Hearst who is infected with COVID-19.

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, August 2nd, Pentecost IX, St. Stephen, are as follows: Jeremiah 26: 1-9, 12-15; Canticle 10, Wi...sdom 3: 1-8, Acts 6: 12-15, 51-60, and Matthew 23: 34-39. Please give thanks for St. Stephen's parish as we celebrate their Patron Saint. Blessings to All. See more

For those whose emails I do not have (if you want the entire leaflet please give me your email) the readings for Sunday, July 26th, 2020, Pentecost VIII, St. Ja...mes, are as follows: Jeremiah 45:1-5, Psalm 7: 1-10, Acts 11: 27-12:3, and Matthew 20: 20-28. The Propers are found on page 416 of the BAS. Blessings to all. See more

Hello again. For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, July 19th, 2020, Pentecost VII, are as follows: Genesis 28:10-19a, Psalm 86: 11-17..., Romans 8: 12-25, and Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43. The Propers are found on page 368 of the Book of Alternative Services. Blessings to all. Just a reminder that, as of July 23rd, face masks will be mandatory in all indoor public places. See more

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for tomorrow, Sunday July 12th, Pentecost VI, are as follows: Genesis 25:19-24, Psalm 65: 1-8, Romans 8: 1-11, and Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. The Propers are found on page 367 of the BAS. Blessings to all.

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, July 5th 2020 (Pentecost V and Canada) are as follows: Isaiah 32: 1-5, 16-18, Psalm 85: 7-13, ... Colossians 3: 12-17, John 15: 12-17. The Propers are split between page 366 and page 412 of the BAS. Please remember Lucy Louttit and her family in bereavement. See more

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, June 28th 2020 are: Genesis 22: 1-14, Psalm 24, Romans 6: 12-23, Matthew 10: 40-42. The Propers are on page 364 of the BAS. Please pass on to anyone interested. Blessing, Phelan+

For those whose email addresses I do not have, these are the readings for Sunday, June 21st 2020, St. John The Baptist (Patron of Canada) and Indigenous Sunday...: Isaiah 40: 1-11, Psalm 19, Acts 13: 14b-26, and Luke 1: 57-66. The Propers are found on page 410 of the BAS. Please check out "The Seven Grandfather Teachings" service for Indigenous Sunday as set out by the United Church. See more

For those for whom I have no email address, the readings for Sunday, June 14th, 2020 (Pentecost II) are as follows: Genesis 21: 1-7, Psalm 100, Romans 5: 1-8, and Matthew 9: 35- 10:8. The Propers are on page 361 of the Book of Alternative Services. Blessings to all, Phelan+

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, June 7th, Trinity Sunday, are as follows: Genesis 1: 1,2-4a; Psalm 8, II Corinthians 13: 11-13..., and Matthew 28: 16-20. The propers are found on page 346 of the BAS. Please remember in your prayers the family of Alphonso Ferguson who had been missing from Hearst and is now known to be deceased. He will be commended to God in the best way we can under the current restrictive circumstances. Also remember Chief Derek and Vivian. Blessings to all, Phelan+ See more

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, May 31st 2020, Pentecost Sunday, are as follows: Acts 2: 1-21, Psalm 104, Luke 1: 39-57 (in honour of The Visitation), and John 7: 37-39. The propers are on p. 345 of the BAS.

For those whose emails I do not have, the readings for Sunday, May 24th, 2020, Ascension Sunday, are as follows: Acts 1: 1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1: 15-23, and... Luke 24: 44-53. The propers begin on page 342 of the BAS. If you want to get the leaflet for Sunday please send me your email address. Blessings to all, Phelan+ See more

For those whose emails I don't have (that's yet another hint) here are the readings for Sunday, May 17th, Easter VI: Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66: 8-20, I Peter 3: 13-22, John 14: 15-21. The propers are on page 341 of the BAS.

Alphonso Ferguson de Hearst, Ont. a été porter disparu. Si quelqu'un serait ou il est de contacter la police. Please share!!!

For those whose emails I don't yet have, the readings for Sunday, May 10th, Easter V, are as follows: Acts 7:55-60, Psalm: 31:1-5, 15-16, I Peter 2: 2-10, John 14: 1-14. I wish all a Blessed Mother's Day. Blessings to all, Phelan+

Hi Everyone. Just a reminder that the church still needs offerings even during a pandemic. Please either mail a cheque (as you can or wish) to Laurette at 'Laurette Potvin, 51 Ecomadina, Hornepayne ON, P0M 1Z0.' Or consider dropping off an envelope in her little black mail box. Thank you so much.

I know you will all join me in sorrow over the death of Mrs. Susan Ferris of Constance Lake. She was a charming and faithful woman. Please remember James and al...l Sue's family. There are limited options at present so please pray for the Ferris family as they consider their plans. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord, and light perpetual shine upon her. See more

For those not on my email list, the readings for Sunday, May 3rd (Good Shepherd Sunday) are as follows: Acts 2: 42-47, Psalm 23, I Peter 2: 19-25, John 10: 1-...10. The propers are on page 339 of the BAS. Please remember the kids who would have been confirmed by Archbishop Hiltz today in Constance Lake: Tanisha, Tyrell, and Lincoln. Remember all victims of COVID-19, their families, an all involved in the NATO helicopter crash near Greece. Blessings to all, Phelan+ See more

A BLESSING VIA LIVESTREAM from the portico of Bishophurst (Sault Ste. Marie) Sunday afternoon, May 3, at 2:00 pm. Archbishop Anne Germond invites all people wit...hin the Dioceses of Algoma and Moosonee (and those beyond our boundaries) to receive a blessing via livestream from the portico of Bishophurst (Sault Ste. Marie), the official residence of the Bishop , on Sunday afternoon, May 3, at 2:00 pm. The livestream may be viewed on the Diocesan Facebook page at Diocese of Algoma: Shaped by a Living Hope. This Sunday is known in the church as "Good Shepherd Sunday." It is a day when the church prays for vocations to ministry, and for the care and leadership exercised by all people in the home, government, school, or workplace. It is also an occasion the church gives thanks particularly for those who serve those enduring poverty, sickness, homelessness, and other need. The church gives thanks for all essential workers and those who are caring for others as we deal with the current COVID-19 pandemic. It has been praying for our world and for those impacted directly by the virus. The prayer offered by the Archbishop extends the church's hand of blessing and thanksgiving to all who work so hard for our community during this very challenging time, and to those who are fearful, anxious, or afraid. Archbishop Anne looks forward to blessing you and your families on Good Shepherd Sunday afternoon. Stay safe! See more

For those whose emails I do not have (that's a hint if you have not shared that with me and you have a regular email) the readings for tomorrow, April 26th, Eas...ter III are as follows: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41; Psalm 116, I Peter 1: 17-23, Luke 24: 13-35. If you have a BAS (or can get it online) the Propers are on page 337. Blessings to all. See more

Churches are asked to ring their church bells on Friday, April 24th, at 6pm in memory of the victims of the Nova Scotia shooting. One ring for each victim which..., I believe, would now mean 23 rings. A small gesture amidst a great tragedy but it needs to be done as a sign of respect and solidarity. See more

For those whose emails I don't have, the readings for Sunday, April 19th, Easter II are: Acts 2: 14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, I Peter 1: 3-9, John 20: 19-31. The propers are on p. 336 of the BAS.

Backon makes an appearance here. This is the about the May 21st youth service we would have held. Egg decorating.

For a distraction, Phelan will go live tonight with a little egg decorating idea for kids and families. 7 pm.

Would anyone watch if Phelan were to go live tomorrow night with egg decorating demo for kids/families?

If you did not get the leaflet, if I don't have your email, here are the readings for Easter Day, April 12th 2020, for Hearst, Hornepayne, and Constance Lake: Jeremiah 31: 1-6, Psalm 118: 1,2 - 14-24, Acts 10: 34-43, Matthew 28: 1-10. Happy Easter and God Bless All.

If you would like to share in prayers and reflections for Maundy Thursday, please tune in to Phelan's facebook page on April 9th at 7pm.

If people did not get an electronic leaflet, the readings for tomorrow, Palm /Passion Sunday, are: Matthew 21: 1-11, Isaiah 50: 4-9a, Psalm 31: 9-16, Philippians 2: 5-11, and Matthew 27: 11-54. If you have access to a BAS the propers are on page 297. Blessed Palm/Passion Sunday to all.

Our Lenten Study was so rudely interrupted by COVID-19. I encourage people to look up the life of "St. Perpetua and Her Companions" on line. She is a wonderful inspiration, as is Felicity and the other martyrs, who stayed faithful amidst terrible suffering and persecution. A wonderful group of saints to study any time, but especially during this outbreak.