All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.
Holy Eucharist
Harvest Sunday
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Priest: Rev James Gomez Lay Readers: Kim Phillips
Readings
Exodus 16:2-15 A Song of Creation 1
Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16
Collect:
Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth, and ourselves in your image. Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and to serve you with reverence and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the Parochial Hall following the 10 am service.
Important dates in the life of the church:
Monday, September 21st: Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Friday, September 25th: Sergius, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, Spiritual Teacher, 1392
Saturday, September 26th: Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, 1626
Rupertsland Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Communion, The Anglican Church of Australia
Anglican Church of Canada, The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of British Columbia and Yukon
Council of the North, Indigenous Spiritual Ministry of Mishamikoweesh
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The dean, council, and congregations of the Southern Interior Region of the British Columbia Synod
World Council of Churches, Ecumenical Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Rupert’s Land, Our congregations and communities, especially the clergy and people of: St. Matthew, Peguis Parishes – The Rev. Alison Deneweth, Priest St. Matthew, Winnipeg – The Rev. Canon Dr. Cathy Campbell and The Rev. Canon Phil Barnett, Honorary Assistant
Friday-Sunday, October 15th-17th: Synod 2026. Pray and Prepare. Know more at :https://www.rupertsland.ca/synod2026
Question to discuss at coffee tables and the church community: How/could we minister better together than alone?
Synod Orientation: Tuesday, October 6th at 10:30 am, and Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm(Online). All delegates are welcome and first-time delegates are expected to attend this information session about Synod.
Notices
Secretary’s Office Hours: The Secretary office can be reached at 467-8466 or send an email to cotasecretary@gmail.com and it will be attended to Wednesday 11am –4pm and Friday 9-10am
Rector’s Office Hours: The Rector’s office hours are Wednesday and Friday from 10 am till 4 pm. It is advisable to call before coming. He can be reached @204-404-987
Messy Church: Is back after the summer break! We will meet on Wednesday, September 23rdat 5:30 pm 2026.
Fall Supper: Sold out. At the Parochial Hall Sunday October 25th, 2026 at 5:30pm. Wait list tickets: Kathy 204-467-5307, Dianne 204-461-0304, Twylla 204-461-4480, Joan 204-791-2946
Reading Club: The next book to be read is ‘Moon of the Crusted Snow’ by Waubgeshig Rice. Review and discussion on October 27th at 7 pm
Happening around us:
Volunteers Needed: Downtown Neighbourhood Lunch, a non-profit lunch program feeding people downtown out of Holy Trinity Church, is looking for volunteers. All ages welcome. No particular skills needed except a friendly and respectful attitude towards our crew and our guests. We operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 1:00. Come join us in this fulfilling and fun work. Contact Karen at 204-930-1314 or Evelyn at 204-792-4681 for more details.
Fundraising for the Roof of St John’s College: St John’s College is currently fundraising $700,000 to replace the 70-year-old roof on its Residence. For generations, St John’s College has been a place of welcome, community, and care for students. Today, the College faces an urgent need to replace the aging roof because leaks have forced the closure of several resident rooms. Your donation, of any amount, will help ensure the Residence can continue to operate at maximum capacity, while continuing to offer a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for all who stay in the Residence. If you’d like to make a donation to directly support the roof repairs, please contact Edmund Opoku-Agyeman at 204-474-7381 or edmund.opokuagyeman@umanitoba.ca. You can also make your donation any time online at St John’s College | University of Manitoba. Please select Residence Improvements when making your gift.
Sunday, September 20th, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, The Forks. We Are All Treaty People Celebration 2026. (Speakers include Niigaan Sinclair among others)
Sunday, September 20th, at 3:00 pm, Epiphany Indigenous Anglican Church (370 McKenzie St.)Broken Walls. Join special guests Howard and Joel Jolly and Island Breeze Manitoba for the Broken Walls Manitoba tour, “The Call of the Drum,” in preparation for the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation.
The Diocesan Magazine (RLN’s e-magazine: Rupert’s Land News) can be found on a link on the Diocesan newsletter. Catch up for so much more on The RLN Weekly Newsletter
Next Week: September 27th2026
Morning Prayer/Truth and Reconciliation Sunday
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Readers: John and Bev Robinson
Guest Speaker: Tarrah Kirk
Readings:
Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16
Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32