They are before the throne of God, and he who sits upon the throne will shelter them with his presence. Revelation 7.15
Holy Eucharist
All Saints’ Day
Priest: Rev. James Gomez Lay Readers: Bev Robinson
Readings
Revelations 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10,22
1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5:1-12
Collect:
Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the mystical Body of your Son, grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives 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, November 2nd: All Souls’ Day.
Tuesday, November 3rd: Richard Hooker, Priest and Teacher of the Faith, 1600.
Wednesday, November 4th: Saints of the Old Testament
Saturday, November 7th: Willibrord, Archbishop of Utrecht, Missionary, 739
Rupertsland Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Communion, Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America
Anglican Church of Canada, The Rt. Rev. Vinent Fenga, Bishop, clergy, and people of the Diocese of Yukon
Council of the North, The Diocese of Caledonia
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The President, faculty, students, and staff of Lutheran Theological Seminary,
Together, The people and ministries of the Alaska Province
World Council of Churches, Ecumenical Canada, United States of America
Rupert’s Land, Our congregations and communities, especially the clergy and people of: All Saints’, Whytewold; All Saints’, Winnipeg – The Rev. Robert Schoeck, Incumbent; The Very Rev. Paul Johnson, Honorary Assistant; The Rev. Carl Harrison, Honorary Deacon Assistant.
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 and Friday from 10 am till 4 pm. It is advisable to call before coming. He can be reached @204-404-9875
Vestry: Members will meet on November 10th 2026 at 7 pm in the Meeting room.
Lion’s Manor Service: Eucharist Service followed by fellowship on November 12that 2 pm in the common room at entrance #1, at the corner of Centre Avenue and Lion’s Way.
Linda Faye Chapman celebrates her 85thBirthday on Nov. 13, 2026. Let’s fill her mailbox with cards from all of her friends in Stonewall and more. Please pass this on to as many folks as you can. Her address is: Linda Faye Chapman, 309 – 299 Davidson St.
Neepawa, MBR0J 1H0204 704-0226
Reading Club: The next book to be read is ‘The Break’ by Katherena Vermette. Review and discussion on Tuesday, November 24at 7 pm.
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 at 204-461-4008 or Phyllis Barclay at 204-467-9881.
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.
Special thanks to everyone who contributed to the outstanding Thanksgiving Dinner and fellowship. Enjoyed by all.
Congratulations to our new Mayor Clive Hinds and Council for the Town of Stonewall!
There have been enquiries to know more about how one can sponsor a donkey, as shared by our Synod delegates. We shall furnish more details for you next week. Thank you!
Happening around us:
Join us for a Canadian Foodgrains Bank Information Evening on November 19 from 7:00-8:00 pm at New Life Church (6106E MB-67 #905, Stonewall). Come learn how Canadians are working together to help address hunger around the world. Everyone is welcome!
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 on 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.
Mondays in November from noon to 1:00 pm, Zoom. Magnifica Humanitas: Being Human in the Age of AI: Engaging Pope Leo’s Encyclical.Mondays in November, join us for a lunch and learn series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo’s new encyclical on the dignity of the human in an age of AI. Each week we’ll hear from a different guest speaker as we work through this important text one chapter at a time.See the diocesan website for more details.
Sunday, December 6th, at 10:30 am, St John’s Cathedral (135 Anderson Ave). St John’s Cathedral Consecration Centenary service.
Next Week: November 8th2026
Morning Prayer
Remembrance Sunday
Lay Readers: John Robinson, Doug Livingston
Readings:
Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 Psalm 116:1-8
1 Peter 1:3-9 John 11:21-27