Morning Prayer
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Readers: Doug Livingston, Ross Thompson
Readings
Exodus 1:8-2:10 Psalm 124
Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 16:13-20
Collect:
Almighty God, we are taught by your word that all our doings without love are worth nothing. Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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, August 24th: Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
Thursday, August 27th: Monnica Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
Friday, August 28th: Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher of the Faith, 430
Saturday, August 29th: The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
Notices
Secretary’s Office Hours: The office Secretary office can be reached at 467-8466 or send an email to cotasecretary@gmail.com and it will be attended to. Wednesday 11am – 4 pm and Friday 9-10 am
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 at: # 204-404-9875.
Vestry meeting will be September 8th 2026 at 7pm in the hall.
Lion’s Manor Service and Eucharist Service at 2pm in the common room at entrance #1 at the corner of Center Ave. And Lion’s Way.
The Book Club will next meet on September 16th at 7pm. In the board room. The book ‘In Search of April Raintree’ will be reviewed and discussed.
Messy Church will be September 23rd 2026.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service All Saints Church, Victoria
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2 pm
Harvest Sunday: September 20th 2026
Happening around us:
Restoring the Lantern: St. Thomas Anglican Church is excited to share that they have successfully achieved their initial goal of raising $50,000 for the roof. Many thanks to ALL who have contributed. The fundraising campaign will remain open until the end of August as initially planned. Any extra donations received will go towards fixing damage to the interior of the building because of the failing roof. Thank you for helping keep the lantern shining.
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-thomas-church/campaign/Restoring-the-lantern/
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
DID YOU KNOW?
Reconciliation is not just a word—it is an ongoing commitment to justice, healing, and respect for Indigenous peoples in Canada. It requires recognizing the enduring impacts of colonialism, upholding Indigenous rights and treaty agreements, and actively working toward a future where Indigenous sovereignty is fully honoured.
For non-Indigenous Canadians, reconciliation also means embracing allyship: listening, learning, and taking meaningful action to support Indigenous communities. The journey is complex, but the benefits—stronger communities, environmental stewardship, and a more just society—are profound.
Next Week: August 30th 2026 Morning Prayer
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Readers: Bev Robinson, Kim Phillips
Readings:
Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:106, 23-26, 45c
Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28
“To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it. It was the day when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall” —Anne Patchett