St. Luke's Anglican Church, Dartmouth
9 Veterans Avenue B2W 3E2 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

This week, we will be gathering white sugar and instant coffee in our "Light of the World" Lenten campaign. Each week in Lent, we are gathering items to donate to the East Dartmouth Christian Foodbank. Items can be brought to worship services or dropped off at the office during regular hours (Monday - Thursday, 9 am- 12pm).

PLEASE SHARE WIDELYThis would be an excellent opportunity for Anglican youth ages 15-29. Applications are being accepted until **end of day Sunday** for youth ...to attend the Youth4Climate pre-COP26 youth event in Milan, Italy (or online, depending on COVID-19 restrictions). Details about applying: https://www.anglicannews.org//young-anglicans-urged-to-reg More details about the event: https://www.minambiente.it//towards-cop26-pre-cop-and-yout See more

We have an on-line survey up for the next few weeks to gather feedback and ideas for ministry in a pandemic. We'd love to hear from you! Use the link below: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScM7FlmJwygdmwgd/viewform

For today's worship, please follow the link below to our YouTube channel. There were some quality issues on the Facebook Livestream. https://youtu.be/KR_CT1hYgg0

Morning Prayer for 21 February 2021 - 1st Sunday in Lent To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Thursday, 25 February 2021.

Loving your neighbor in action:

Holy Eucharist for 25 Nov 2020, transferring the commemoration of Clement of Rome

https://youtu.be/c1laDn4dBvg

We all have dreams and hopes for the future... There is nothing more hopeful for most families than the anticipation of the birth of a child. And nothing m...ore devastating than the loss of that hope through pregnancy loss or infant death. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day - a day to remember the hopes and dreams for a child that did not live. It is a sorrow that many carry unacknowledged by those around them. Remember those known and unknown to you who carry this pain...... 'O God, whose beloved Son took children into his arms and blessed them, give us grace to entrust those we have lost to your never-failing care and love, comfort their families and bring us all to your heavenly kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'

Worship for Reign of Christ and White Ribbon Sunday. 22 Nov 2020

Transfering the propers for Theresa of Avila. The homily is a reading from Stephen Reynold's "For All the Saints." To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/... To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-st/ Prayer requests will be gathered from this video on 16 October 2020, and then no longer monitored. To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his soul’s health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington National Cathedral)

Tree Lighting Update! Due to current government regulations, our socially-distanced celebration will not be held. Instead, we invite you to join us ON-LINE for St. Luke's Anglican Church's tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, 28 November 2020, at 6:00 p.m. We will light the tree and sing some carols during a livestream event on our Facebook page. Santa has declined to visit as this is not an essential visit (like his work on Christmas Eve). If the weather outside is too frightful, we will postpone the event to the following evening (Sunday, 29 November at 6 p.m.)

Due to rising number of active COVID-19 cases in Central Zone and concerns about community spread, we are making some changes to our visitor restrictions. Effe...ctive immediately, we’re suspending visitation for hospital inpatients in Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality including Eastern Shore, and West Hants) facilities, except in the following circumstances: Two support people for: palliative care and other patients nearing end of life, patients receiving medical assistance in dying, children under 18 admitted to hospital and labour and birth. One designated support person will be permitted for inpatients who need support due to physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional conditions, as well as children under 18 in outpatient settings outpatients who need support to receive care while in hospital due to physical, intellectual, cognitive and emotional conditions those coming to a facility for early labour assessment outside of a scheduled appointment (i.e. emergency situation) Please note: ALL visitors and support people entering Nova Scotia Health facilities must be screened at the building entrance. Visitors who report any risk factor for COVID-19, including travel outside of the Atlantic bubble within 14 days for any reason or household contact with someone who has travelled outside the Atlantic bubble within 14 days for any reason, are not permitted in Nova Scotia Health facilities. Exceptions will be considered for compassionate reasons in consultation with Infection Prevention and Control. Visitors who have had potential exposure to COVID-19 through presence in a location subject to a notification from Public Health that requires individuals to self-isolate and be tested, will not be permitted in Nova Scotia Health facilities until 14 days after the potential exposure, even if they have had a negative COVID-19 test. Exceptions will be considered for compassionate reasons in consultation with Infection Prevention and Control.

Many thanks to everyone who brought produce to decorate the church! Gary and Marilyn were by today to deliver a truckload of food to the East Dartmouth Christian Foodbank!

Holy Eucharist for 13 September 2020 - 15th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 18 September 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop had indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral

Holy Eucharist for 11 October 2020- Harvest Thanksgiving To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: ... https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-st/ To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 16 October 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his soul’s health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop had indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

Bishop-elect Sandra Fyfe greets retired Archbishop Ron Cutler as presiding Archbishop David Edwards looks on. On the third ballot, Bishop-elect Fyfe had a clear majority on both the Houses - laity and clergy - and so was declared elected by Archbishop Edwards.

In the harvest we are sharing, God's will is done. Happy Harvest Thanksgiving! People are invited to bring fruits and vegetables to decorate the church, which we will then donate to the East Dartmouth Christian Foodbank. This morning we will worship with almost a full church (as many as we can safely accommodate during the pandemic)! Registration was very important this week. Please try to register for Sunday worship by 10 am Thursday if possible. Register by phone, e-mail or on our website. If you are in a social group with other parishioners (one where you are not required to physically distance), please let us know and we can seat you together. This makes more space for others in the church, as you can share a pew. This must be arranged ahead of time.

The Revd Sandra Fyfe is elected as our Diocesan Bishop elect after the third ballot.

Our Thanksgiving bible story is about a healing. https://youtu.be/bTSdOhXlbe0

Results of the second ballot

Results of the first round of balloting.

This video seems appropriate to share on this Thanksgiving weekend. We've been through so much in our province this year. Let's be good to ourselves and each other. #thankfulhearts

Todays story is called, "What is Peace?" https://youtu.be/qyPn2EXBUaM

If anyone is interested, St. Nicholas in Westwood Hills (Tantallon), is doing something creative. A Drive-in sing-a-long! https://www.facebook.com/events/299925451309142

Listen as Abagail turns a perceived weakness into a strength. https://youtu.be/kKBJlQx0PyQ

Transferring the propers for Paulinus The homily is a reading from Stephen Reynold's "For All the Saints." To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit:... https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-st/ Prayer requests will be gathered from this video on 9 October 2020, and then no longer monitored. To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his soul’s health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington National Cathedral)

Holy Communion for 9 September 2020 from the Book of Common Prayer. Transferring the propers for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The homily is a reading from Stephen Reynolds "For All the Saints." To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/... To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/ Prayer requests will be gathered from this video on 11 September 2020, and then no longer monitored. To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington National Cathedral)

Today's worship from St. Luke's Church, Dartmouth. https://youtu.be/Yp5oYvrbAAA

As we start a new school year in the context of a pandemic, let us offer prayer support for all students, educators and support staff in our schools. Loving God, kindle, we pray, a thirst for knowledge and wisdom in the students who are starting a new school year. Be with the educators who help mold their hearts and minds. Keep all in our schools mindful of health and safety during this pandemic, as we show our care and concern for others through physical distancing. May all of their efforts bring forth good fruit. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Morning Prayer in the Season of Creation, 4 October 2020, the 18th Sunday after Pentecost.

Happy St. Francis Day! Here is a little story about Francis of Assisi! https://youtu.be/BIQb6VEAeP0

Todays bible story is called "Jesus and the Blind Man." https://youtu.be/gs-XPzZkNR0

Did you register to come to church on Sunday?

Holy Eucharist for 6 September 2020 - 14th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 11 September 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedr

Todays story is "What is Peace?" https://youtu.be/m1Hdq9Pg2xk

For more than 1,500 years, the Bible was used to support and justify slavery. As recently as our life times, racists used the Bible to justify segregation. As r...ecently as this month, homophobic people used the Bible to justify bigotry. This isnt the message of Jesus, and its not the God I follow. But its common in the mainstream of Christianity. Desmond Tutu on Faith on the Fringe

Morning Prayer for 2 September 2020 from the Book of Common Prayer - Reflection "Martyrs of New Guinea" To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 4 September 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedr

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Today we learn a bit about the Curcillo movement as we talk with the lay director, Shereyl Murphy. https://youtu.be/jrAV7jCrq9U

What is Gods vision of peace for the earth? Heres an image that speaks to Rev. Matthew. https://youtu.be/pIfNeeGkd6o

Holy Eucharist for 30 August 2020 - 13th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 4 September 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedr

Learn how to fill your own bucket by filling the buckets of others: https://youtu.be/BWDkDAIIgSQ

Morning Prayer for 26 August 2020 from the Book of Common Prayer - Reflection "Bartholomew" To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 28 August 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedr

Today we learn more about the Primates World Relief and Development Fund by chatting with one of their volunteers, Mike MacKenzie. https://youtu.be/dWPAMg9ROB0

This Sundays bible story is about the Tower of Babel. https://youtu.be/k-bidNRsVo4

Holy Eucharist for 23 August 2020 - 12th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 28 August 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop had indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral

Look how things have been progressing at the HTHA construction site. We pray for the safety of the workers as they continue this important work, as well as the staff and board of directors of the HTHA as they provide their services during the pandemic.

Are you living as your authentic self? Are you a purple person? https://youtu.be/BOGRuY79E9o

Holy Communion for 19 August 2020 from the Book of Common Prayer. Transferring the memorial for Bernard. The homily is a reading from Stephen Reynolds "For All the Saints." To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/... To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/ Prayer requests will be gathered from this video on 21 August 2020, and then no longer monitored. To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington National Cathedral)

Chatting with Chris Pharo about his work with the PWRDF.

The story for this Sunday is called "Who Is Jesus?" https://youtu.be/Tluqea7t_aY

Holy Eucharist for 16 August 2020 - 11th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 21 August 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral

Todays story is "the Berenstain Bears Get Involved."

Holy Communion for the commemoration of the Consecration of Charles Inglis on 12 August 2020 from the Book of Common Prayer. The homily is a reading from Stephen Reynolds "For All the Saints." To download a copy of the Book of Common Prayer, visit:... https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgi... To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charit... Prayer requests will be gathered from this video on 14 August 2020, and then no longer monitored. To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington National Cathedral)

Todays talk is with the team leader of the dioceses Mission, Outreach and Social Justice VSST. https://youtu.be/AOlFLWEDmdE

Holy Eucharist for 9 August 2020 - 10th Sunday After Pentecost To download a copy of the Book of Alternative Services, visit: https://www.anglican.ca/about/liturgicaltexts/ To make a financial offering to support the work of the church, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org//108027822RR0001-parish-of-s/... To make a prayer request, please make a comment on this video stating "Pray for _____" or "Give thanks for ___." If it is for a person, please use their first name only please. Prayer requests on this video will be monitored up to and including Friday, 14 August 2020. Concerning "Spiritual Communion" from the rubrics in the Book of Common Prayer: "But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christs Body and Blood: he shall be instructed that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor; he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his souls health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth." (BCP pg. 584) Our bishop has indicated that the public health restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as a "just impediment." The following is a prayer you may wish to use while the congregation receives the body of Christ: A Prayer for Spiritual Communion * My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving as I proclaim your resurrection. I love you above all things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now receive you in the sacrament of your Body and Blood, at least come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and in the life to come. Amen *Based on a prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) used at the 2020 Easter celebration at The Episcopal Cathedr