May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope to which he has called us. Ephesians 1.17,18
Morning Prayer
Thanksgiving/Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Lay Readers: John Robinson & Joneen Livingston
Readings
Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14
Collect:
Almighty God, in our baptism you adopted us for your own. Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; 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.
Rupertsland Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church of Canada
Archbishop of Canterbury: The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally
Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada: The Most Reverend Shane Parker
National Indigenous Archbishop: The Most Reverend Chris Harper
Metropolitan of the Province of the Northern Lights: The Most Reverend Greg Kerr-Wilson
Bishop of Rupert’s Land: The Right Reverend Naboth Manzongo
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:
1. How/could we minister better together than alone?
2. What would be courageous for our parishes and communities to address?
3. Do you feel a connection with our diocese? (Contd.)
How can we better connect with other parishes and communities?
4. What is God asking us to release?
What is God asking us to strengthen?
What would it mean for us to be faithful parishes and communities within a faithful diocese?
If you have questions or concerns, please email:
teamrupertsland2026@gmail.com
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 on Thursday 11am – 4pm and Friday 9 – 10am
Rector’s Office Hours: The Rector’s office hours are Wednesday from 10 am till 4 pm. It is advisable to call before coming. He can be reached @204-404-987
Vestry: Members will meet on October 13th 2026 at 7 pm in the Meeting room.
Fall Supper: At the Parochial Hall on Sunday, October 25th, 2026 at 5:30pm. Sold out. 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
Church Calendars : The 2027 church calendars are out. Our Church of the Ascension is on the front cover! Be sure to get your calendar before they’re all sold out. $7.00 each. See Barb Bardsley or Cynthia in the office.
Church of the Ascension Christmas Tea will be held on Saturday,
November 28th, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Donations are required as follows:
· Items for the Craft Table
· Baking for the Bake Table
· Dainties for the tea
· Items for the Food Hamper(s)
Volunteers are needed and are encouraged to phone
Jeanette Sheasgreen 204-461-4008 or Phyllis Barclay 204-467-9881
Happening around us:
Sunday, October 25th, Quarry Park, 166 Main Street, Stonewall. Raising Spirits; From the ground Up: A musical Fundraiser in support of Stonewall United Church basement flood repairs. For more, check the poster on the Parochial Hall door.
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. 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.
Next Week: October 18th 2026
Holy Eucharist
Twentieth-First Sunday after Pentecost
Priest: Rev James Gomez Lay Readers: Kim Phillips
Readings:
Exodus 33:12-23 Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22