You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2.9
Morning Prayer
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Readers: John Robinson, Joneen Livingston
Readings
Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Romans 6:12-23 Mathew 10:40-42
Hymns:
Opening: Ye Servants of God – #94 – SGP
Gradual: Be Thou My Vision – #505 – CP
Offertory: They’ll Know We are Christians by Our Love
Recessional: O Canada – #659 – CP
Collect:
Almighty God, you have taught us through yours Son that love fulfils the law. May we love you with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength, and may we love our neighbour as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Please join us for fellowship and refreshments in the Parochial Hall following the 10 am service.
Cycle of Prayer
Ang. Communion The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
ACC The Rt. Rev. Alexander Pryor, Bishop; the Rt. Rev. Ann Martha Keenainak, Suffragan Bishop; the Rt. Rev. Jared Osborn, Suffragan Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of the Arctic
COTN Diocese of Yukon
ELCIC The congregations of the South area of the Saskatchewan Synod
WCC Ecumenical Kenya, Tanzania
Rupert’s Land Our Congregations and Communities
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-4pm and Friday 9-10am
Rector’s Office Hours: Due to a health concern Rev James Gomez will not be returning to pastoral duties until sometime in July.
Happening around us:
Restoring the Lantern: St. Thomas has reached a pivotal moment. Our roof urgently needs repair, and if it isn’t addressed, our building — and the ministry it shelters — will be at risk. Our
building is more than bricks and beams. It is the lantern that shelters worship, welcome, and essential community out reach. Our goal is $50,000, and there are a number of ways to give.
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/st-thomas-church/campaign/Restoring-the-lantern/
Whether you’re able to give or simply help by sharing this campaign, thank you for helping keep the lantern shining.”
.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?
Subject: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing
Week 24: Recognize Indigenous Innovation
“why don’t you put together a list of ten things that Indigenous people have invented and learn a little bit about each of them?
it will beg the question: Why did we so quickly dismiss Indigenous people across Turtle Island as primitive savages?” David Robertson
Next Week: July 5th 2026
Holy Eucharist
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Priest: Rev James Bardsley Lay Readers: Bev Robinson
Readings:
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18
Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
The Eve of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (observed on June 28) marks the beginning of the major Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. It is a time of spiritual vigil and traditional preparation, often marked by the lighting of bonfires and the first of many solemn liturgies.
Historical and Religious Significance
The Apostles: The feast commemorates the martyrdom of two foundational pillars of the early Christian church—Saint Peter (the first Pope) and Saint Paul (the Apostle to the Gentiles). Both were executed in Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero in the mid-1st century.