St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Parish
Box 463, 2858 Mill Street V0R 1K0 Chemainus, BC, Canada

Scripture Reading for the Week of December 7, 2020 Psalm 126:3 New International Version 3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

Sunday 6 December, 2020 The Second Sunday of Advent +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

IMPORTANT: Updated Statement re Covid-19 Protocols Dear Friends, As most of you are probably already aware, this afternoon Dr. Bonnie Henry introduced new strict measures to try to reduce the spread of Covid 19. The measures that affect the public life of the church mean that there will be no in person services until at least 7 December. That means there will be no services on Sundays 22 November, 29 November and 6 December as things currently stand. I am very disappointed th...Continue reading

Great idea to help Chemainus Harvest House Society Food Bank

Scripture Reading for the Week of November 23, 2020 Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. Psalms 80:7 NIV

Scripture Reading for the week of November 30, 2020 Psalm 85:7. New International Version 7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.

Remembering a very special man

Sunday 22 November, 2020 The Reign of Christ +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all. Collect for Purity:...Continue reading

I am pleased to let you know that the Diocese has announced that churches may re-open for services on Sunday 12 July provided that all the protocols can be complied with. In due course, you will receive full details of what will be happening at St. Michael’s. A brief picture of what will be required: 1. E very surface that anyone could touch will have to be sanitized with an approved sanitizer. 2. Safe distancing at all acts of worship will have to be strictly observed.... 3. Gatherings may not exceed 50 persons. 4. No congregational singing will be permitted. 6. Communion will be in one kind only wafer with no common cup. 6. Hand sanitizer must be used upon entry to the building. 7. everyone attending will have to sign in with a means of contact. This is for tracing purposes should it be necessary. The Wardens and I have met and are confident that we will be able to be fully compliant with all protocols. Our plan and facility will have to be approved by the Archdeacon. With the safe-distancing restrictions, the maximum we will be able to accommodate in the church will be 25 30. In the hall we could accommodate 40. Our proposal at this stage is to open on Sunday 12 July with the service in the hall. Md-week services will resume on Wednesday 15 July Because numbers will be restricted to no more than 50, it is important that we have some idea of the number who would consider coming to services when we are able to re-open. Would you please assist us in the planning by letting us know whether or not you would attend when the time comes and whether you would plan on a Sunday or a Wednesday? Now to other matters: The Electoral Synod for the choices of a new Bishop for the Diocese will be done electronically on 26 September. Iris Jones has resumed responsibility for the Prayer Chain and she may be contacted with requests at [email protected] or by telephone at 250-246-8151. Am most grateful to Iris for once again assuming responsibility for this. I am equally grateful to Charles Van Gorkom for having taken care of it for the last number of months. Laurel Borisenko has now got her travel date and will be flying to Geneva to take up her new position with the UNHCR. Please pray for her in all her new responsibilities and in all that she has to do before she leaves. Tom Lavender has been transferred to the Rehab section of the Nanaimo hospital. Please pray for his continuing progress and also for Mabel . It is very difficult for them as Mabel is not permitted to visit him yet. Please pray for Don Ward who has been admitted to hospital. He too, may not be visited so please pray for Bess and Sophie. Please let me know if there are any folk needing help that I may be unaware of. Please also be sure to let us know if you envisage attending worship on Sunday 12 July. With every blessing as ever, Michael

Scripture Reading for the Week of October 12, 2020 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 New Living Translation 9 for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God. 10 And they speak of how you are looking forward to the coming of God’s Son from heavenJesus, whom God raised from the dead. He is the one who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment

Sunday October 22, 2020 - Harvest Thanksgiving +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all. Collect for Purity: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ...Continue reading

Scripture Reading for the Week of November 16, 2020 Matthew 25:31 New International Version The Sheep and the Goats... 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. See more

Bhagwan Mayer unexpectedly passed away last Thursday evening. Please pray for Gail Mayer and all Bhagwan’s family in their time of grieving

Scripture Reading for the Week of October 5, 2020 Deuteronomy 8:10 New Living Translation 10 When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

Sunday 4 October, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

Scripture Reading for the Week September 28, 2020 Psalm 19:8 New Living Translation 8 The commandments of the Lord are right,... bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. See more

Sunday 27 September, 2020 St. Michael & All Angels +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

Sunday 20 September, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

Scripture Reading for the Week of September 14, 2020 Philippians 1:21, 27 New Living Translation 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.... 27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.

Sunday 13 September, 2020 Holy Cross Day +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

Scripture Reading for the Week of September 7, 2020 John 3:16 16 For this is how God loved the world: He gave[a] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Please note there are no Wednesday services until September 23rd

Sunday 6 September, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading

Scripture Reading for the Week of August 31, 2020 Psalm 149:1 1 Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.... Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful. See more

Sunday 30 August, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost +The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all....Continue reading