Contact

Address
435 1st Street North
Box 550
Stonewall, MB
R0C 2Z0

Phone (204) 467-8466

Email: cotaminister@gmail.com

            cotasecretary@gmail.com

I am the light of the world, says the Lord.  Those who follow me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.   John 8.12

We acknowledge that we are gathered on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, the Cree, and the Dakota Nation.   These lands are the homeland of the Red River Metis.

                                 

Morning Prayer

                  Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

   Lay Readers: Doug & Joneen Livingston

 

Reading:

Isaiah 6:1-8, (9-13)                              Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 15:1-11                          Luke 5:1-11

  

Hymns:

Opening:  #1-Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (CP)

Gradual:  #430-Will You Come and Follow Me (CP)

Offertory:  #95-Great is Thy Faithfulness (SGP)

Recessional:  One Way Jesus

 

Collect

Merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive 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.

 

 Anglican Cycle of Prayer Week (February 9th  2025)

                                     

Archbishop of Canterbury

 Anglican Church of Canada, The Most. Rev. Anne Germond, (Acting Primate), and the staff of the Primate’s Office of the Anglican Church of Canada.

National Indigenous Archbishop, The Most. Rev. Chris Harper

Metropolitan (Province of the Northern Lights), The Most. Rev. Greg Kerr-Wilson.

Bishop of Rupert’s Land, The Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Woodcroft.

Administrator of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, The Ven. Simon Blaikie.

ACC., The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Bishop Susan Johnson, (National Bishop), and the national staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.

General Secretary (Lutheran World Federation), The Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt.

 Bishop of Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod, Bishop Jason Zinko.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Peace Anthony-Idoko, Director of Finance and Administration, and the staff of Finance and Administration.

 ELCIC., The dean, council, and congregations of the Ottawa, Ottawa Valley and Seaway Areas of the Eastern Synod

The Moravian Church in North America,

President of the Elder’s Conference (Northern Province), The Rev. David E. Bennett and other members of the Board of Elders

District President (Canadian District), Mr. David Jones.

MOR., The people and ministries of Heimtal Moravian Church in Leduc County, AB.

Anglican Communion The Church of Bangladesh

Council of the North Diocese of Quebec

Anglican Church of Canada The Rt. Rev. Sam Rose, Bishop, and the people and clergy of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada The Dean, Council, and congregations of the Central Toronto Area and Greater Toronto Areas East and West of the Eastern Synod

Rupert’s Land Our Congregations and Communities especially the clergy and people of: Epiphany Indigenous – The Rev. Vincent Solomon, Incumbent; The Rev. Deacon Tanis Kolisnyk, Hon. Deacon Assistant; Pinawa Christian Fellowship – Pastor Elizabeth Brasier, Incumbent

 

Notices

 

Office Hours: Thursdays from 11 am till 4:00 pm and Fridays from 9 am till 10 am phone 467-8466 and leave a message or send an email to cotasecretary@gmail.com

 

Office Hours: The Vicar is in the office Wednesday’s and Friday’s between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. It would help to call before coming. You can reach him on # 204-404-9875.

 

Lion’s Manor Service will be held Thursday Feb 13 at 2 p.m. in the common room at entrance #1 at the corner of Center Ave. and Lion’s Way.  All Welcome.

 

‘Raise The Roof Fund’ Raising Committee are currently looking for monetary donations or new items to use in a silent auction February 14th. We thank you for anything you may have to offer.

 

Raise the Roof Fund Raising Committee invites you to a Valentine Dance February 14th at the Odd Fellows Hall from 8:00 p.m – 1:00 a.m. “Reckless Age” will perform classic rock and country music for all to enjoy!  We will be having a light lunch, silent auction and 50/50 draw.  Tickets will be available to purchase from anyone of our committee members: Kathy, Phyllis & Twylla.

 

Shrove Tuesday: March 4th. Those interested in volunteering, please contact Rev. James Bardsley.

 

 DID YOU KNOW?

 The TRC supported a Commemoration Initiative that provided funding for activities that honour and pay tribute in a permanent and lasting manner to former residential school students. 

 

                   The TRC prepared a comprehensive report on the policies and operations of the schools and their lasting impacts. The final report included Ten Principles for Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action that speak to all sectors of Canadian society. 

 

                    Throughout its five-year mandate, the TRC appreciated the patience and understanding of Canadians, particularly Survivors. They recognized that many Survivors were elderly and that they needed to move forward as quickly as possible to receive statements from anyone affected by the legacy of residential schools.

 

                   The TRC included ways of sharing that ensured people could describe their experience in a safe, respectful and culturally appropriate manner. For example, some people shared their experience through one-on-one interviews, some via written statements and others at public forums.

 

                  The TRC concluded its mandate in 2015 and transferred its records to the safekeeping of National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). The NCTR is now the safe and secure space for the stories collected by the TRC and other Indigenous histories and materials for communities. NCTR was also established as a permanent resource for all Canadians.

For more information see: www.anglican.ca/reconciliationtoolkit or www.nctr.ca

 

Next Week: February 16th 2025

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

 

 Priest: Rev James Gomez

 

Readings:

Jeremiah 17:5-10                                             Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:12-20                                   Luke 6:17-26

 

 

               Snowflakes are like kisses from heaven…… really cold freezing kisses.